S3883 Emerging gastrointestinal risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists: a case of ischemic colitis in a young woman on semaglutide
Common side effects from Phase 2 data include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation, consistent with the GLP-1 receptor agonist drug class
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After an IV infusion, it enters the bloodstream and remains there for several days, with a plasma half-life estimated at around 6 days
Close monitoring is necessary
Proper needle angle (90 degrees for standard needles) ensures medication deposits into subcutaneous rather than intramuscular tissue