Semaglutide 2.4mg (GLP-1 Agonist): Proven GLP-1 effects (appetite suppression, gastric emptying) Already FDA-approved as Wegovy Established safety profile Cagrilintide 2.4mg (Amylin Analog): Mimics amylin, a hormone co-secreted with insulin Slows gastric emptying through different pathway than GLP-1 Reduces appetite through hindbrain (not hypothalamus) Improves postprandial glucose The Advantage: Leverages proven semaglutide efficacy and safety, adds complementary amylin effects
The Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) warning covers the following glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity: Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic, Wegovy Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro Dulaglutide, sold as Trulicity Liraglutide, sold as Saxenda The TGA said the products had the potential to cause an eye disorder called non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
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