GLP-1 receptor agonist toxicity: Difference between revisions

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==Background==
==Background==
*GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide) are injectable medication used for diabetes management and weight loss
*GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide) are injectable medication used for diabetes management and weight loss
**Semaglutide
**Liraglutide
*Poison control centers have reported increasing inquiries related to possible overdoses
*Poison control centers have reported increasing inquiries related to possible overdoses



Revision as of 20:22, 31 January 2024

Background

  • GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide) are injectable medication used for diabetes management and weight loss
    • Semaglutide
    • Liraglutide
  • Poison control centers have reported increasing inquiries related to possible overdoses

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

  • Symptomatic management
    • Anti-nausa medications (e.g., zofran)
  • Consider stopping other glucose-lowering (i.e, diabetic) medications

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References