Most often administered as subcutaneous injections, these medications help lower serum glucose levels, slow gastric emptying, reduce appetite, and promote weight loss (6)
But, anyone who has neovascular AMD and is on a GLP-1 needs to be monitored more closely, said Lam
In some cases, your provider may recommend an alternative medication, such as Wegovy or Zepbound
If courts agree, the litigation terrain shifts materially: device patents that have been supporting 30-month stays lose that function, and generic manufacturers can enter earlier with lower litigation risk
Advise patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them to stop taking MOUNJARO and seek medical advice promptly if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]