american society of anesthesiologists glp 1 Anesthetic Considerations for Patients Taking Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists How should we approach patients

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Amgen's drug, MariTide, is taken less frequently than Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, and may cause longer-lasting weight loss than the market leaders' injections

38 The biological mechanisms underlying a potential increased risk of kidney cancer remain unclear, especially given that GLP-1RAs have been shown to improve kidney function in other studies

Additionally, Ozempic offers the added convenience of once-weekly dosing through a simple subcutaneous injection

In interpreting the findings of our study, it is important to consider them within its limitations: First, this is a retrospective observational study, so no causal inferences can be drawn

If you are considering adding a supplement to your routine while on GLP-1 therapy, consult your doctor or pharmacist first