BNP
Cardiac hormone that regulates fluid balance and blood pressure. Nesiritide is the synthetic form used in heart failure.
Regulatory status (as of Sept 2026)
Prescription biologic; not a compoundable research peptide and not covered by the April 2026 503A Category 2 removals or the July 2026 PCAC votes. Its current US marketing status has not been verified for this page.
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BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) is an FDA-approved prescription drug. Cardiac hormone that regulates fluid balance and blood pressure.
| Half-life | About 20 minutes |
|---|---|
| How it's given in studies | IV infusion |
| Research stage | FDA-approved |
| Dosing | Published research: Nesiritide given IV at standard clinical doses (bolus followed by continuous infusion) in chronic… detailsNesiritide given IV at standard clinical doses (bolus followed by continuous infusion) in chronic heart-failure patients, n=95 PK studyCommunity-reportedCommunity-reported: Medical administration only, IV infusion |
Published-research dosing is what was given in the cited studies (species and units as reported). Community-reported dosing is what users describe, not from clinical studies. Neither is a recommendation. Not medical advice.
Where each point comes from: Clinicalhuman trials and FDA labels Lab / animalrodent, cell and ex vivo studies Community-reporteduser experience and commonly used protocols, not from clinical studies
In plain terms: It is a heart hormone that widens blood vessels and helps the kidneys remove salt and water. Activates natriuretic peptide receptors, promoting vasodilation and natriuresis.
How to read this: Each item below is an effect observed in research subjects in the cited studies — think of Dexter, our stand-in research subject. These are findings from the literature, not results you should expect, and not medical advice.
Community-reportedIn user communities, BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) is reported only under medical administration (IV infusion). This is not a recommendation.
Community reports are anecdotal, vary widely in product quality and purity, and are not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider.
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Dosing, half-life figures, and mechanism descriptions on this page are compiled from peer-reviewed published research, with the species and study type stated where reported. Figures labeled “Dosing used in published research” describe what was given in those studies and do not constitute dosing recommendations for any human use. Each cited paper is listed with DOI and PubMed links in the References section above. Found an error? Contact us.