what labs are used to monitor pancreas on tirzepatide A Probable Case of Tirzepatide-Induced Acute Pancreatitis Ozempic and Pancreatitis: Can Semaglutide

MicrobiologyOpen 8 (11), e945

Zhu, T., Goh, E

Wegovy FDA-approved specifically for weight loss , containing a higher dosage of Semaglutide than Ozempic

This is the second head-to-head study after Eli Lilly registered its intent to carry out a Phase 3b clinical trial in April 2023 that will see the companys tirzepatide (Mounjaro) compared with Novo Nordisks semaglutide (Wegovy) 2.4mg in 700 adult participants who have obesity or overweight with weight related comorbidities without Type 2 diabetes

Liraglutide (LEADER trial), semaglutide (SUSTAIN-6), and dulaglutide (REWIND trial) demonstrated significant reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events, while others showed cardiovascular safety without superiority

Given the unknown effects of these drugs on a developing fetus, its important to minimize any potential risk