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Table: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Type 2 Diabetes (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 5, 2024; (Issue 1708)
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Table: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Chronic Weight Management (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 5, 2024; (Issue 1708)
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A New Indication for Semaglutide (Wegovy)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 29, 2024; (Issue 1701)
The injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy) has been
approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of major
adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults with
established...
The injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy) has been
approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of major
adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults with
established cardiovascular disease (CVD) and either
obesity or overweight. Semaglutide is the first drug
to be approved for cardiovascular risk reduction in
this population. It is also approved in a lower-dose
injectable formulation as Ozempic and in an oral
formulation as Rybelsus (see Table 1).
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) for Chronic Weight Management
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 25, 2023; (Issue 1692)
The injectable glucose-dependent insulinotropic
polypeptide (GIP)/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist tirzepatide, which was approved by
the FDA as Mounjaro for treatment of type 2 diabetes
in...
The injectable glucose-dependent insulinotropic
polypeptide (GIP)/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist tirzepatide, which was approved by
the FDA as Mounjaro for treatment of type 2 diabetes
in 2022, has now been approved as Zepbound (Lilly)
for chronic weight management in adults who have
a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 or a BMI ≥27 kg/m2 and at least
one weight-related comorbidity. The injectable
GLP-1 receptor agonists liraglutide (Saxenda) and
semaglutide (Wegovy) are approved for chronic
weight management in patients ≥12 years old.
In Brief: GI Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 27, 2023; (Issue 1690)
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and
the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide
(GIP)/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are widely prescribed for treatment of type 2...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and
the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide
(GIP)/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are widely prescribed for treatment of type 2 diabetes
and weight management (see Table 1), but they delay
gastric emptying and commonly cause nausea and
vomiting. Gastroparesis and bowel obstruction (ileus)
have also been reported with their use.
In Brief: Semaglutide (Wegovy) for Weight Loss in Children
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 20, 2023; (Issue 1670)
The injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy), which was
approved by the FDA in 2021 for chronic weight
management in adults, has now been approved for
chronic weight...
The injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy), which was
approved by the FDA in 2021 for chronic weight
management in adults, has now been approved for
chronic weight management in children ≥12 years old
with an initial BMI in the ≥95th percentile for age and
sex.Semaglutide is also available as Ozempic and
Rybelsus for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 14, 2022; (Issue 1663)
Diet, exercise, and weight loss can improve glycemic
control, but almost all patients with type 2 diabetes
require antihyperglycemic drug therapy. Treating to
a target A1C of...
Diet, exercise, and weight loss can improve glycemic
control, but almost all patients with type 2 diabetes
require antihyperglycemic drug therapy. Treating to
a target A1C of <7% while minimizing hypoglycemia
is recommended to prevent microvascular complications
of diabetes (retinopathy, nephropathy, and
neuropathy). An A1C target of <8% may be appropriate
for some older patients.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 11, 2022; (Issue 1654)
The FDA has approved tirzepatide (Mounjaro –
Lilly), a peptide hormone with activity at both
glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide
(GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptors, to improve...
The FDA has approved tirzepatide (Mounjaro –
Lilly), a peptide hormone with activity at both
glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide
(GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptors, to improve glycemic control in adults
with type 2 diabetes. Tirzepatide, which is injected
subcutaneously once weekly, is the first dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist to become available in the
US. Selective GIP receptor agonists are not available
in the US; GLP-1 receptor agonists have been
available for years.
Drugs and Devices for Weight Management
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 30, 2022; (Issue 1651)
Adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 25
and 29.9 kg/m2 are considered overweight. Those
with a BMI ≥30 are considered obese. The initial
recommendation for any weight loss effort is to
achieve a...
Adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 25
and 29.9 kg/m2 are considered overweight. Those
with a BMI ≥30 are considered obese. The initial
recommendation for any weight loss effort is to
achieve a 5-10% reduction in weight, which has been
associated with a reduction in the risk of developing
type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Diet,
exercise, and behavior modification are the preferred
methods for losing weight, but long-term weight
maintenance can be difficult. Several drugs and
devices are FDA-approved for weight reduction and
maintenance of weight loss.
Comparison Table: Some FDA-Approved Drugs for Weight Management (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 30, 2022; (Issue 1651)
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In Brief: Higher-Dose Semaglutide (Ozempic) for Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 16, 2022; (Issue 1650)
The FDA has approved a higher-dose injectable
formulation of the long-acting glucagon-like
peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide
(Ozempic) for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
A single SC...
The FDA has approved a higher-dose injectable
formulation of the long-acting glucagon-like
peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide
(Ozempic) for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
A single SC injection of the new 8 mg/3 mL
formulation delivers 2 mg of semaglutide.
Semaglutide (Wegovy) for Weight Loss
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 12, 2021; (Issue 1628)
The injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist semaglutide, previously approved
by the FDA as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and
to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular
events...
The injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
receptor agonist semaglutide, previously approved
by the FDA as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and
to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular
events in adults with type 2 diabetes and established
cardiovascular disease, has now been approved in
a higher dose as Wegovy (Novo Nordisk) for chronic
weight management in adults with or without type 2
diabetes who have a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2
or a BMI ≥27 kg/m2 and ≥1 weight-related comorbidity
(e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia). An oral formulation
of semaglutide (Rybelsus) has been available since
2019 for treatment of type 2 diabetes, but it is not
approved for weight management. Liraglutide
(Saxenda), another subcutaneously injected GLP-1
receptor agonist, was approved for chronic weight
management in 2015.
Semaglutide (Ozempic) for Weight Loss
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 5, 2021; (Issue 1621)
In recently published clinical trials, once-weekly
subcutaneous injection of the glucagon-like peptide 1
(GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic – Novo Nordisk), which is FDA-approved for treatment...
In recently published clinical trials, once-weekly
subcutaneous injection of the glucagon-like peptide 1
(GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic – Novo Nordisk), which is FDA-approved for treatment of
type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of major adverse
cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes
and established cardiovascular disease, has reduced
body weight significantly in patients with and without
type 2 diabetes when given in addition to lifestyle
intervention. Liraglutide (Saxenda), another GLP-1
receptor agonist, has been FDA-approved for chronic
weight management since 2015.
Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 4, 2019; (Issue 1584)
Diet, exercise, and weight loss can improve glycemic
control, but almost all patients with type 2 diabetes
eventually require drug therapy. Treating to a glycated
hemoglobin (A1C) concentration of...
Diet, exercise, and weight loss can improve glycemic
control, but almost all patients with type 2 diabetes
eventually require drug therapy. Treating to a glycated
hemoglobin (A1C) concentration of <7% can prevent
microvascular complications (retinopathy, nephropathy,
and neuropathy), but whether it prevents macrovascular
complications and death is unclear. An A1C target of
<8% may be appropriate for older patients and those
with underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD), a history
of severe hypoglycemia, diabetes-related complications,
a limited life expectancy, or a long duration of disease.
Oral Semaglutide (Rybelsus) for Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 21, 2019; (Issue 1583)
An oral formulation of the glucagon-like peptide-1
(GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Rybelsus –
Novo Nordisk) has been approved by the FDA
for once-daily treatment of type 2 diabetes in
adults....
An oral formulation of the glucagon-like peptide-1
(GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Rybelsus –
Novo Nordisk) has been approved by the FDA
for once-daily treatment of type 2 diabetes in
adults. Semaglutide, which has been available in
a subcutaneously-injected formulation (Ozempic)
since 2017, is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist to
become available for oral administration; the 4 other
GLP-1 receptor agonists currently available in the US
are administered by subcutaneous (SC) injection.
Cardiovascular Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 25, 2019; (Issue 1566)
Since 2008, because of safety concerns, the FDA has
mandated that long-term cardiovascular outcomes trials
be conducted for all new drugs for type 2 diabetes.
Reductions in the incidence of macrovascular...
Since 2008, because of safety concerns, the FDA has
mandated that long-term cardiovascular outcomes trials
be conducted for all new drugs for type 2 diabetes.
Reductions in the incidence of macrovascular complications
in these trials with some sodium-glucose
co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like
peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in patients at risk
for cardiovascular disease (see Table 1) have led to
new recommendations.
Semaglutide (Ozempic) - Another Injectable GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for Type 2 Diabetes
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 29, 2018; (Issue 1539)
The FDA has approved semaglutide (Ozempic – Novo
Nordisk), a long-acting injectable GLP-1 (glucagon-like
peptide-1) receptor agonist, for once-weekly
treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. It is the...
The FDA has approved semaglutide (Ozempic – Novo
Nordisk), a long-acting injectable GLP-1 (glucagon-like
peptide-1) receptor agonist, for once-weekly
treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. It is the sixth
GLP-1 receptor agonist to be approved in the US.
Cardiovascular Effects of Some Antidiabetic Drugs
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 14, 2017; (Issue 1527)
For many years, the goal of drug therapy for most
patients with type 2 diabetes has been to achieve
and maintain an A1C of...
For many years, the goal of drug therapy for most
patients with type 2 diabetes has been to achieve
and maintain an A1C of <7%. Achieving that goal
can prevent microvascular complications (diabetic
retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy), but whether it
prevents macrovascular complications (myocardial
infarction [MI], stroke) has been less clear. The FDA
now requires that cardiovascular safety studies be
performed for all new drugs for type 2 diabetes.1
Recent findings that some of the newer second-line
drugs for type 2 diabetes have cardiovascular benefits
have led to new interest in the cardiovascular efficacy
and safety of all antidiabetic drugs.