Setmelanotide
Indications
- Obesity with underlying genetic aetiology [pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), or leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency] (under expert supervision)
- Obesity with underlying genetic aetiology [Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS)] (under expert supervision)
Drug Interactions
1 drug interaction identified for Setmelanotide. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Contains benzyl alcohol as an excipient (risk of allergic reactions, and of metabolic acidosis due to accumulation over time)...
Side Effects
Common or very common Alopecia; asthenia; constipation; depression; diarrhoea; dizziness; dry mouth; gastrointestinal discomfort; headaches; hot flush; hyperhidrosis; muscle complaints; nausea; neopla...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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