IL-1 disrupts calcium handling and ion-channel function, weakening excitation-contraction coupling and amplifying innate immune activity in the heart
For Wegovy, this involves starting at 0.25 mg weekly for 4 weeks, then increasing through 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, and finally to the 2.4 mg maintenance dose, with each step lasting 4 weeks
Investigational efforts also include novel drug combinations and targeted formulations, which may enhance semaglutides clinical utility and safety profile
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More serious side effects are rare but can include pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and allergic reactions
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