PT-141 at a glance
| Detail | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| What it is | Bremelanotide, a synthetic peptide related to alpha-MSH |
| Brand (US) | Vyleesi® autoinjector, approved in 2019 |
| Approved use | Acquired, generalised HSDD in premenopausal women |
| Not indicated for | Men, postmenopausal women, or enhancing sexual performance (label) |
| Label warnings | Temporary rise in blood pressure and fall in heart rate after each dose; skin darkening; nausea is the most common side effect |
What the label describes
| Step | What the label describes |
|---|---|
| Recommended dosage | 1.75 mg under the skin of the abdomen or thigh with the autoinjector, as needed, at least 45 minutes before anticipated sexual activity [1] |
| Within 24 hours | No more than one dose [1] |
| Per month | More than 8 doses is not recommended [1] |
Your dose and schedule are set by your prescriber.
From the label to the app
| What the label says | What PepLabo does with it |
|---|---|
| Used as needed, at least 45 minutes before anticipated sexual activity [1]. | No schedule is required: choose No reminder and log each use when it happens, with the exact time. |
| No more than one dose within 24 hours; more than 8 doses a month is not recommended [1]. | Today shows your last dose and how long ago it was, and history lists each use by date. PepLabo does not count limits or warn about them. |
| Injected under the skin of the abdomen or thigh with the autoinjector [1]. | The body map records the site of each use. |
What PepLabo does and does not do
| PepLabo does | PepLabo does not |
|---|---|
| Record each dose with the date, time and amount you enter, and the site for injections | Suggest a dose, a schedule change or a medicine |
| Remind you 15 minutes before, at the dose time, and 30 minutes after a missed dose | Tell you what to do after a missed dose; the leaflet and your prescriber do |
| Put check-ins, weight and doses on one timeline | Interpret symptoms or judge progress |
| Keep your records on your phone, with no account needed to track | Use analytics, advertising or tracking SDKs, or write to Apple Health |
| Create a PDF of your dose log for your clinician (Pro) | Replace your clinician or pharmacist |
