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It was proposed that since icodec has a longer fatty diacid side chain compared to semaglutide (20-carbon versus 18-carbon long fatty diacid, respectively), icodec would have a relatively higher affinity for albumin and thus could outcompete semaglutide for the fatty acid binding sites on albumin

People on anticoagulant therapy need medical clearance before using any compound that affects vascular function

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It is recommended that a plasma carnitine concentration be obtained prior to beginning this parenteral therapy

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