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This is not a rough guideline

The GLP-1R arm of the mechanism suppresses glucagon release from alpha cells, slows gastric emptying, and reduces hepatic glucose output

Dose adjustments of other medications may be necessary, particularly diabetes medications to prevent hypoglycaemia

Black box warnings highlight risks of medullary thyroid cancer and acute pancreatitis (incidence: 0.320.39%), 16 implying that before medication administration, patients must undergo strict screening to exclude those with a (family) history of medullary thyroid cancer, a history of pancreatitis, and high-risk conditions (such as biliary tract diseases or hyperlipidemia)

As you titrate up through higher doses , the 10mg vial becomes less economical

If cholecystitis is suspected, gallbladder studies and clinical follow-up are indicated