Cagrilintide

Fat LossInvestigational amylin analogEmerging

Long-acting amylin analog from Novo Nordisk in Phase 3 obesity programs, including the CagriSema combination with semaglutide. Not FDA-approved as of 2026.

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Key Facts

CAS
1415456-99-3
Molecular Weight (MW)
~4749 g/mol
Half-life
~6โ€“7 days
Unit
mg
Administration Route
Subcutaneous
Frequency
Once weekly (trial programs)
Last updated
8/23/2026
Targets
Amylin receptorCalcitonin receptor

Overview

Long-acting amylin analog from Novo Nordisk in Phase 3 obesity programs, including the CagriSema combination with semaglutide. Not FDA-approved as of 2026.

Protocol

Dosage Range
Weekly titration in trials (often 0.3โ€“2.4 mg class range)
Frequency
Once weekly (trial programs)
Cycle
Long-term obesity trial setting
Administration Route
Subcutaneous
Reconstitution Guide
2 mL BAC water for 5 mg vial

Science

Mechanism of Action

Acylated amylin analog that activates amylin (and calcitonin) receptors to reduce food intake and slow gastric emptying, complementary to GLP-1 agonism.

Targets

Amylin receptorCalcitonin receptor

Studies

Benefits

Investigational weight-management candidateAmylin-pathway pharmacology

Potential Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Injection-site reactions
  • GI effects when combined with GLP-1s

References

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