What is the dosing of Cagrisema (tezosentan) in units?

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From the Guidelines

Cagrisema dosing is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence, and therefore, its dosing in units cannot be determined based on the given studies. The provided evidence discusses various therapies for pulmonary hypertension, including endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, prostacyclin analogues, and soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators, but does not mention Cagrisema 1. Some of the mentioned therapies have specific dosing regimens, such as:

  • Ambrisentan: 5–10mg daily orally
  • Bosentan: 62.5–125mg, twice per day orally
  • Macitentan: 10mg daily orally However, without explicit information on Cagrisema, its dosing cannot be recommended based on the provided evidence. It is essential to consult the latest clinical guidelines or the medication's prescribing information for accurate dosing instructions. In clinical practice, it is crucial to prioritize patient safety and efficacy, and therefore, any medication dosing should be guided by the most recent and reliable evidence. Given the lack of information on Cagrisema in the provided studies, it is not possible to make a definitive recommendation on its dosing in units.

From the Research

Cagrisema Dosing in Units

There are no research papers to assist in answering this question, as none of the provided studies mention Cagrisema dosing in units.

Relevant Studies

  • The studies provided discuss somatostatin analogues, such as octreotide and lanreotide, and their use in treating gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) and acromegaly 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
  • These studies examine the efficacy, safety, and dosing of octreotide and lanreotide, but do not mention Cagrisema dosing in units.
  • Key findings from these studies include:
    • Octreotide and lanreotide are effective in controlling carcinoid symptoms and tumor progression in GEP-NETs 3, 4.
    • Higher doses of octreotide long-acting release may be associated with improved survival in GEP-NET patients 5.
    • Lanreotide may have a more efficient drug-delivery process compared to octreotide LAR 6.

References

Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

Research

Lanreotide vs octreotide LAR for patients with advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: An observational time and motion analysis.

Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners, 2019

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