Caution is advised in patients with a history of pancreatitis, and these medications should be avoided during pregnancy or discontinued well before planned conception (e.g., 2 months before planned pregnancy for semaglutide based on its half-life)
It enhances insulin secretion, inhibits glucagon release, and slows gastric emptying, all of which help to regulate blood sugar
Avoid repeated freezethaw cycles of reconstituted solutions
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Contrary to the physiological functions, GGT and G-SH (especially in the presence of pro-oxidants such as iron and copper) can also become potentially harmful through possible pro-oxidant and carcinogenic effects occurring via free radical formation, peroxidation of lipids, and, eventually, mutagenesis [19]