Cagrilintide
Synthetic long-acting amylin analog being developed in combination with semaglutide (CagriSema). Phase 3 trials for obesity and type 2 diabetes are ongoing. No marketing approval yet.
Mechanism of action
Cagrilintide binds amylin receptors (AMY1, AMY3, formed by the calcitonin receptor plus RAMP proteins). Activation delays gastric emptying, inhibits postprandial glucagon secretion and modulates central satiety signalling via area postrema neurons. An acyl modification enables albumin binding and thereby weekly dosing.
Evidence at a glance
What the studies show
Where studies disagree
Is cagrilintide strong as a single agent — or does it realise its potential only in combination?
Pharmacokinetics
Theoretical concentration curve at a half-life of 168 h. Pure pharmacokinetic model — not a dosing recommendation.
Open in PK tool →Routes of administration in the literature
Amounts reported in sources
Safer use & risks
Known adverse events from studies
Interactions & combinations
Legal status by country
Reconstitution calculator
Peptides ship as a dry powder. Once dissolved in a liquid (reconstitution), this calculator answers a single question: how much substance is in one millilitre of solution afterwards?
- 1Enter the vial's substance amount (printed on the label).
- 2Enter how much solvent you add.
- 3Result = concentration in mg per mL.
Cofactors
These cofactors relate to the peptide class, not to a specific use. No recommendation, no dosing.
Study register
Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of concomitant administration of multiple doses of cagrilintide with semaglutide 2.4 mg for weight management
Once-weekly cagrilintide for weight management in people with overweight and obesity
Efficacy and safety of co-administered once-weekly cagrilintide 2.4 mg with once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg in type 2 diabetes
Cagrilintide, a long-acting amylin analogue, in adults with overweight or obesity: a randomised, double-blind, dose-finding phase 2 trial
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