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PT-141 (Bremelanotide) vs Selank

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Sexual Health & Libido
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)
Cognitive Enhancement
Selank
Summary
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is a cyclic peptide melanocortin receptor agonist that enhances sexual desire and arousal through central nervous system mechanisms. It is FDA-approved as Vyleesi for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin developed in Russia. It is a potent anxiolytic that reduces anxiety and enhances cognitive function without sedation or addiction. It is approved for clinical use in Russia for anxiety disorders.
Half-Life
2–3 hours
Minutes (but effects persist for hours)
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Intranasal
Research
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Typical Dose
0.5–1.75 mg
250–500 mcg
Frequency
As needed (not daily)
1–3 times daily
Key Benefits
  • Enhances sexual desire and libido in both men and women
  • Improves arousal through central nervous system activation
  • Effective for psychological erectile dysfunction
  • Works for female sexual arousal disorder
  • May improve sexual satisfaction and intensity
  • Fast-acting — effects within 45–60 minutes
  • FDA-approved for HSDD in premenopausal women
  • Reduces anxiety without sedation
  • Enhances memory and learning
  • Improves focus and concentration
  • Stabilizes mood
  • Reduces physiological stress response
  • May enhance motivation
  • No addiction potential or withdrawal
  • Fast-acting — effects within 20–30 minutes
  • Approved clinically in Russia for anxiety disorders
Side Effects
  • Nausea (most common — 40% of users in clinical trials)
  • Facial flushing and warmth
  • Transient blood pressure changes (typically increase then normalize)
  • Headache
  • +2 more
  • Mild sedation at higher doses (paradoxical)
  • Fatigue (rare)
  • Irritability during discontinuation (uncommon)
Stacks With
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