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The commercial version (Geref) was discontinued in 2008 and is no longer available as a prescription medication

Thyroid C-Cell Tumors : In mice and rats, semaglutide caused an increase in thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)

Refrain from hot showers/baths for the initial 24 hours

Because these drugs slow gastric emptying, there is an increased risk of aspiration under anesthesia, which is why many surgeons and anesthesiologists recommend pausing the medication before surgery

It is also an attractive choice as an oral agent without concerns about being immunogenic