Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists

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Class of medications that mainly help manage blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with Type 2 diabetes -- Some can also help treat obesity

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Exenatide

Byetta

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Exenatide extended-release

Bydureon

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Liraglutide

Victoza

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Dulaglutide

Trulicity

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Semaglutide

OzempicⓇ, RybelsusⓇ

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What are the indications of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists?

T2DM (by increasing insulin release)

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What are the adverse drug reactions of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists?

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation

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How are Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists stored?

They come as subcutaneous injections that must be stored refrigerated (except RybelsusⓇ - oral tablet form of semaglutide)