Retatrutide adds glucagon receptor activation to the GIP and GLP-1 effects seen with tirzepatide
Some ultrasound criteria used in the diagnosis of retronychia include the presence of a hypoechoic halo surrounding the origin of the nail plate and a distance between the nail plate origin and the base of the distal phalanx 5.1mm in the first finger or toe.40 Treatment in mild cases consists of topical or intralesional corticosteroids, while in more severe cases surgical nail avulsion is required.6,41 Subungual hematoma Accumulation of blood beneath the nail caused by trauma or microtrauma, for example repeated friction of the nail plate against footwear
The FDA's disposal recommendation for injectable medications is to mix the liquid with an undesirable substance (coffee grounds, cat litter), seal in a plastic bag, and dispose in household trash if no take-back program is available
In addition to glucose control, emerging evidence suggests semaglutide may exert anti-inflammatory effects and improve vascular health by reducing inflammatory cytokines
On Friday, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk warned in a news release that the FDAs decision means that making or selling a knockoff compounded drug that is essentially a copy of Ozempic or Wegovy is illegal. The company has already filed more than 100 lawsuits related to copycat semaglutide products, most under claims of false advertising or deceptive and unfair trade practices