injectable glp 1 agonist List of approved and pending GLP-1 medications Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
Description
GLP-1 side effects include gastrointestinal complications, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and diverticulitis
Lowering the dose of GLP-1 receptor agonist or using a slower titration regimen may help to mitigate these effects
administered GLP-1 depends on vagal afferents [692,694] and thus suggests a similar mechanism for i.p
Impact on perioperative glycaemia Less hypoglycaemia risk than insulin and better perioperative glucose control
It can be prescribed off-label to promote weight loss in some cases
Glucagons role is to raise blood sugar levels by prompting the liver to release stored glucose
