Watch for dark urine, headache, dizziness, or fatigue as dehydration signs
The medication is 99% protein bound to plasma albumin, which contributes to its relatively long half-life despite being shorter than semaglutide
Patients taking any of these medicines should tell their health professional if they experience new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or any unusual changes in mood or behaviour, TGA said
This results in weight loss
A recent report from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, an independent nonprofit that evaluates the value of medical treatments, found that GLP-1s such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are cost-effective, meaning the medication's health benefits justify their price
GlyNACET (N-acetyl L-Cysteine Ethyl Ester & Glycine) may help protect the body from free radicals