What is the half-life of Dihexa?
Dihexa has a reported half life of ~hours (poorly characterized in humans), given oral or transdermal (not injected). That is why it is typically dosed daily. A shorter half life means more frequent dosing to keep blood levels steady, a longer one lets you space doses further apart.
Quick facts
- Half-life: ~hours (poorly characterized in humans)
- Route: Oral or transdermal (not injected)
- Typical schedule: Daily
- Cycle length: 2-4 weeks at a time
References
- The development of small molecule angiotensin IV analogs to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases — Wright JW, Kawas LH, Harding JW. Progress in Neurobiology, 2015
- A Role for the Brain RAS in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases — Wright JW, Harding JW. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2013
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Last updated 2026-06-06.