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Preferred for very lean patients or sensitive sites (periumbilical area)
Unlike traditional phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors that target vascular function, PT-141 acts centrally through brain melanocortin pathways, making it the first centrally-acting agent approved for sexual dysfunction
These medications, which include Novo Nordisk's semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, and Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, are not recommended for use during pregnancy because their safety for the fetus is unknown and animal studies have suggested potential risks