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Capromorelin

Aliases: Entyce · Elura

Last verified: 2026-09-23

Approved drugStrong evidenceSmall moleculesMedium interest

The short version

An oral ghrelin agonist — approved in veterinary medicine (Entyce for dog appetite, Elura for cat cachexia); human development (Phase II sarcopenia) stopped.

Identity & type

Molecular type
mali molekul
Origin
An oral ghrelin agonist — approved in veterinary medicine (Entyce for dog appetite, Elura for cat cachexia); human development (Phase II sarcopenia) stopped.

Mechanism of action

GHS-R1a agonism.

Dosing & routes

Official / clinical context

Approved drug — indications, dosing and warnings are defined by the official label. Veterinary: 3 mg/kg orally (dogs).

Regulator-approved labeling and published study designs — never a recommendation.

Community-reported practice

Veterinary: 3 mg/kg orally (dogs). Veterinary: dog/cat owners report rapid appetite return; humans do not use it.

Unverified self-reports. Not medical advice. Not endorsement.

Expected effects (community)

Veterinary: dog/cat owners report rapid appetite return; humans do not use it.

Protocol — official vs community

Official / label

No official protocol exists — this compound has no approved product.

Community (anecdotal)

Structured protocol data for this entry is coming.

Human evidence

Human Phase II (sarcopenia): lean-mass gains, inadequate functional benefit.

Preclinical evidence

The preclinical phase was completed and submitted to regulators as part of registration; pharmacology and toxicology details are part of the official label.

Known risks

  • Veterinary: vomiting, hypersalivation.characterized

Teal: characterized in clinical/labeling contexts. Amber: theoretical or reported outside controlled settings.

Unknowns & evidence gaps

  • Real-world data outside controlled trials

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