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Cagrilintide 10 mg: dosing evidence and reconstitution math
A 10 mg vial of Cagrilintide mixed with 2 mL of diluent is 5 mg/mL, so 10 units on a U-100 syringe (0.1 mL) contain 500 mcg.
Is there an established dose?
Cagrilintide has been dosed only in clinical trials; trial protocols are linked from the compound profile. There is no approved dose.
- Cagrilintide profile: FDA status, research volume and registered trials.
10 mg vial concentration table
Concentration = vial content ÷ diluent volume. A U-100 insulin syringe holds 1 mL in 100 units, so 1 unit = 0.01 mL.
| Diluent | Concentration | Per 10 units (0.1 mL) | Per 1 unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 10 mg/mL | 1 mg | 100 mcg |
| 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | 500 mcg | 50 mcg |
| 3 mL | 3.333 mg/mL | 333 mcg | 33.3 mcg |
| 5 mL | 2 mg/mL | 200 mcg | 20 mcg |
Arithmetic only; it assumes the vial contains exactly what the label states. Independent tests often find vials under- or over-filled, which is why a lot's certificate of analysis matters.
Syringe units for a given amount
Units on a U-100 syringe needed to draw each amount from this 10 mg vial, by diluent volume. The amounts are fractions of the vial (1/50, 1/20, 1/10, 1/5), not dose suggestions.
| Amount | 1 mL diluent | 2 mL diluent | 3 mL diluent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 mcg | 2 units | 4 units | 6 units |
| 500 mcg | 5 units | 10 units | 15 units |
| 1 mg | 10 units | 20 units | 30 units |
| 2 mg | 20 units | 40 units | 60 units |
Units = amount ÷ concentration × 100. Draws above 100 units exceed a 1 mL syringe.
What the research covers
A PubMed search for "cagrilintide"[tiab] returned 103 records (103 from the last five years), 15 indexed as clinical trials when checked on October 2026.
- Comparative effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists on glycaemic control, body weight, and lipid profile for type 2 diabetes: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- Coadministered Cagrilintide and Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity.
- Cagrilintide-Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.
- Once-weekly cagrilintide for weight management in people with overweight and obesity: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled and active-controlled, dose-finding phase 2 trial.
- Cagrilintide: A Long-Acting Amylin Analog for the Treatment of Obesity.
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 44 registered studies (search), including:
- Investigating How CagriSema, Semaglutide and Cagrilintide Regulate Insulin Effects in the Body of People With Type 2 Diabetes
- A Study to See How Metabolism is Influenced by Weight Loss Due to Intervention With Cagrilintide and Semaglutide Compared to Diet
- A Research Study to See How Well CagriSema Compared to Semaglutide, Cagrilintide and Placebo Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Metformin With or Without an SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Weight Loss in People Living With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Following Treatment With Cagrilintide
Where research vials are listed
27 suppliers in our directory list Cagrilintide (A–Z): Amino Amigos, Backroad Aminos, Biocollex Research, BioGenix Peptides, BioLongevity Labs, Bulk Peptide Supply, Dynamic Peptide, Eros Peptides, and 19 more. A listing is not a quality endorsement; ask for a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Storage & handling
Follow the storage statement on the product sheet or certificate of analysis. Lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptides are generally kept cold, dry and away from light; once reconstituted, stability is shorter and depends on the compound and diluent. Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative; sterile water does not.
Frequently asked questions
How much bacteriostatic water for a 10 mg Cagrilintide vial?
The diluent volume only sets the concentration: 1 mL gives 10 mg/mL, 2 mL gives 5 mg/mL and 3 mL gives 3.333 mg/mL. Smaller volumes are more concentrated, so each syringe unit holds more.
How much Cagrilintide is in 10 units?
At 2 mL of diluent, 10 units (0.1 mL) of a 10 mg vial contain 500 mcg; at 1 mL they contain 1 mg.
What is the dose of Cagrilintide?
Cagrilintide has been dosed only in clinical trials; trial protocols are linked from the compound profile. There is no approved dose.
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