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It belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by mimicking natural hormones that regulate hunger, satiety, and energy use

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While some observational data suggest no increased risk of major congenital malformations from inadvertent early-pregnancy exposure, clinicians must maintain caution

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Furthermore, the cardiovascular benefits emerged early in treatment, preceding significant weight loss, suggesting that the cardiovascular effects may be mediated, at least partially, by other salutary processes in atherosclerotic protection