Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Imcivree

Descriptions


Setmelanotide injection is used to help lose weight and keep the weight off in patients with obesity caused by proopiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency, or Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS). Your doctor will perform a test to check for POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR deficiency, or BBS before you use this medicine.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution