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/SURVODUTIDE_BI_456906
Peptide

Survodutide

Dual GLP-1/Glucagon Receptor Agonist (Oxyntomodulin-Class)

/HALF_LIFE
Approximately 1 week (supports once-weekly dosing)
/DELIVERY
Once-weekly subcutaneous injection

/WHAT_IT_IS

Survodutide (BI 456906) is a long-acting peptide that co-activates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, designed to deliver robust body-weight reduction by coupling GLP-1–mediated appetite control with glucagon-driven increases in energy expenditure and hepatic lipid mobilization.

/USAGE

Studied for chronic weight management and metabolic disease, including obesity and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

/MECHANISM_OF_ACTION

Agonism at GLP-1R enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, slows gastric emptying, reduces appetite, and suppresses inappropriate glucagon; concurrent GCGR activation increases energy expenditure and promotes fatty-acid oxidation. The combined signaling can yield greater weight loss than GLP-1–only agonism.

Reported Benefits

  • +Clinically meaningful body-weight reduction (once-weekly dosing)
  • +Improved glycemic and cardiometabolic markers in study populations
  • +Reductions in liver fat and MASH-related biomarkers in trials
  • +Potential improvements in waist circumference and lipid parameters

Reported Side Effects

  • Class-typical GI effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea/constipation)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Injection-site reactions
  • Possible mild heart-rate increase (glucagon component, dose-dependent)
  • Rare: gallbladder disease or pancreatitis (incretin class consideration)

/STACKED_WITH

Lifestyle interventions (dietary modulation, resistance/aerobic activity)Metformin or SGLT2 inhibitor (comparator/adjunct in metabolic studies)Cagrilintide (amylin analog) for satiety-focused combo research

/RESEARCH_NOTES

Phase 2 studies reported dose-dependent weight loss and liver-fat reductions; Phase 3 obesity and MASH programs are underway. Monitor GI tolerability, pancreatic enzymes, gallbladder risk, and heart rate due to GCGR activity.

/REFERENCE

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=survodutide

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-04 · Reference only. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified physician.