Those with absorption difficulties, such as pernicious anaemia or following gastric surgery, may require significantly higher doses or intramuscular injections as prescribed by their healthcare provider
Safety Profiles and Side Effects Both delivery methods come with their own safety profile and potential side effects, even if these overlap in most circumstances
Regarding fibrosis, while direct anti-fibrotic mechanisms are less established, preclinical studies indicate that GLP-1 RAs could suppress fibrogenic cell activation and reduce expression of pro-fibrotic genes encoding extracellular matrix proteins, potentially facilitating fibrosis regression in conjunction with improvements in steatosis and inflammation [29-32]
The theory is that smaller, more frequent doses reduce peak blood levels and minimize side effects while maintaining overall efficacy
Encourage these patients to report their pregnancy to Amgen at 1-800-77-AMGEN (1-800-772-6436) or [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]