Serious but rare adverse effects associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists include: Pancreatitis : If suspected, the medication should be discontinued immediately
Supportive measures such as adequate hydration, administering the medication after a light meal, and dose adjustments under clinician guidance can improve tolerability, particularly during early use
Compared to traditional drugs novel drugs are more beneficial, thus the demand for novel drugs due to their potential advantages such as enhanced safety and high glycaemic efficacy is increased
Most notably, the study found no increased risk of hospitalization for DKA (HR = 0.83) or severe hypoglycemia (HR = 0.82) among users compared with non-users, although these safety outcomes were limited to events captured through hospitalization records
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