NICE guidance (NG145) recommends starting with a dose of 1.6 micrograms per kilogram of body weight per day in most adults, with lower starting doses (2550 micrograms daily) in older patients or those with cardiovascular disease
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As monotherapy , a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled and active-controlled Phase 2 dose-finding trial enrolled 706 adults with overweight or obesity (without diabetes) to once-weekly subcutaneous cagrilintide across doses of 0.3 to 4.5 mg over 26 weeks
Keep the vial in the back of the refrigerator, away from the door, to minimize temperature fluctuations
Understanding your genetic context alongside clinical biomarkers (fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, BMI) and medical history can support a more comprehensive provider discussion about medication selection, expected response patterns, and personalized dosing strategy