Perioperative Management and Potential Drug Discontinuation to Avoid Aspiration Pneumonia GLP-1 RAs are increasingly used in patients undergoing elective or urgent surgeries, including facial and body plastic surgery
Compounded drugs do not undergo the same amount of testing for safety, effectiveness, and quality that FDA-approved drugs do, so they naturally pose a higher risk to people taking them
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound): A newer medication that targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, offering even greater appetite control and blood sugar benefits
How Semaglutide can help: Semagltuide does not directly lower cortisol levels
Extended Data Figure 9 The R176Q mutation decreases the potency of GLP-1R, but does not affect its binding capacity with GLP-1
Ensure adequate protein intake: Aim for 1.2 to 1.6g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss