Therapeutic Classification: antidiabetics, weight control agents
Pharmacologic Classification: glucagon like peptide 1 glp 1 receptor agonists
REMS
Absorption: 89% absorbed following SUBQ injection; 0.41% absorbed following oral administration.
Distribution: Minimally distributed to tissues.
Protein Binding: >99%.
Half-Life: 1 wk.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: ↑heart rate
Derm: hair loss
EENT: retinopathy complications
Endo: hypoglycemia, MEDULLARY THYROID CARCINOMA
GI: abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, ↓appetite, ↑amylase, ↑lipase, abdominal distention, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, dyspepsia, flatulence, PANCREATITIS, vomiting
GU: acute kidney injury.
Local: injection site reactions
Neuro: fatigue, headache, dizziness, SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR/IDEATION (WEGOVY ONLY)
Resp: aspiration
Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS AND ANGIOEDEMA)
Drug-drug:
Type 2 Diabetes
Reduction in Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Established Cardiovascular Disease
Reduction in Risk of Sustained eGFR Decline, End-Stage Kidney Disease, and Cardiovascular Death in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Weight Management
Reduction in Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Established Cardiovascular Disease Who Are Overweight or Obese
Lab Test Considerations:
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