Ozempic is a once-weekly injectable treatment that mimics the natural hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which regulates appetite, supports feelings of fullness, and slows the emptying of the stomach
Related Diabetes and Weight-Management Choices Mounjaro KwikPen is one non-insulin injectable option used in type 2 diabetes care
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Monitor all patients for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior
It is currently the only compound of its kind that has received FDA approval (under the name Vyleesi) for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women, further highlighting its importance as a research molecule
Families have access to comprehensive services including OB/GYN care, maternal-fetal medicine, labor and delivery, a Mother/Baby Unit and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for premature and critically ill newborns
