Imaging 40 : 144511452 (2014)
It belongs to a novel class of agents known as triple incretin receptor agonists, meaning it simultaneously activates three distinct hormone receptors: the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor, the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor, and the glucagon receptor
Those who used Victoza alone experienced a decrease in BMD
GLP-1 receptor agonists bind to GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, stimulating insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner whilst suppressing glucagon release
In severe cases, all or most of the hair on the scalp is lost, called alopecia totalis
Delayed gastric emptying : GLP-1 slows the rate at which food leaves the stomach, leading to a more gradual absorption of glucose and contributing to postprandial glucose control