Injections are given every six months and should be administered by a healthcare professional only
Selpercatinib (160 mg twice daily) showed remarkable and durable efficacy in MTC with or without prior vandetanib or cabozantinib treatment in phase 1/2 trials (LIBRETTO-001 trial) (Table 3) [34]
For most trips, injecting on the same calendar day of the week at your destination works well
Wegovy or Ozempic (semaglutide): Another GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA for weight management with benefits for both weight loss and improving blood sugar
Treatment begins at a lower dose, with increases typically made every four weeks
Potential drug interactions, especially those that have a narrow therapeutic index or require close monitoring, such as oral anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, antihypertensive medications, and other antidiabetic medications (1,3)