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Do not use Wegovy if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)

However, as of the time of writing, Medicare will not cover the drug if it is being used solely to manage weight

[5] The metabolite S-adenosyl methionine (SAM) of methionine, which has lipotropic properties, may be responsible

Among the effects of this class of drugs, slowing gastric emptying is the most notable concern for anaes thetists because of its potential increased risk of gastric regurgitation and subsequent pulmonary aspiration during induction of general anaesthesia