anesthesia glp 1 GLP-1 medications are increasingly common, and it is important your anaesthetist knows if you are taking them. These medications can affect how the stomach empties, which may change how we plan anaesthesia case reports aspiration glp-1 receptor

Ipamorelin is a selective GHSR-1a agonist studied for pulsatile GH release with minimal cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH effect

Here's how it works, the benefits, and how it's used

Adverse effects observed in trials to date include: Gastrointestinal symptoms nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation (common with GLP-1 receptor agonists) Reduced appetite and weight loss , which may be excessive in some individuals Elevated heart rate , a concern noted with glucagon receptor agonism As with other incretin-based therapies, there is also a class-level signal for acute pancreatitis and gallbladder disease (including cholelithiasis and cholecystitis)

That word selective isnt marketing language here