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What is bremelanotide?
Bremelanotide is used to treat low sexual desire in women who have not gone through [menopause] and have not had low sexual desire in the past.
bremelanotide should be used only to treat low sexual desire that occurs with any type of sexual activity, in any sexual situation, or with any sexual partner.
Bremelanotide should not be used to treat low sexual desire that is caused by relationship problems, health problems, mental illness, or by using certain drugs or medications.
Bremelanotide is not for use in men, or in women who have gone through menopause. Bremelanotide should not be used to improve sexual performance.
Bremelanotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use bremelanotide if you have heart problems or if you have untreated or uncontrolled [high blood pressure]
Before taking this medicine
You should not use bremelanotide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- heart disease; or
- untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Bremelanotide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart problems;
- high blood pressure;
- kidney disease; or
- [liver disease
Bremelanotide may harm an unborn baby. Use effective [birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you do use bremelanotide during pregnancy, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of bremelanotide on the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using bremelanotide. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I use bremelanotide?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Bremelanotide is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don’t understand all instructions.
Use the bremelanotide injection at least 45 minutes before sexual activity.
Do not use more than 1 bremelanotide injection every 24 hours.
Do not use more than 8 total injections within 1 month.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Bremelanotide can cause nausea, which may be severe. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 8 weeks.
Store at cool room temperature, away from heat and light. Do not freeze. Keep unused injection pens in their original carton.
Use a prefilled injection pen only once and then place it in a puncture-proof “sharps” container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.