Serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported with Ozempic Warnings and Precautions Risk of Thyroid C-Cell Tumors: Patients should be further evaluated if serum calcitonin is measured and found to be elevated or thyroid nodules are noted on physical examination or neck imaging Acute Pancreatitis: Acute pancreatitis, including fatal and nonfatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, has been observed in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide
right upper quadrant pain should be evaluated promptly Hypoglycaemia : Particularly when combined with other diabetes medications Thyroid concerns : Animal studies showed thyroid C-cell tumours
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