Selecting the Right Patients and Coordinating Care Appropriate patient selection is a critical first step
Common sites are the abdomen (at least 2 inches from the navel), outer thigh, or upper arm
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Other rare side effects that have been noted with these drugs include allergic reactions, gallstones (which can occur with a large amount of weight loss), and potential of medullary thyroid cancer (so far only documented in rats, not people), which is why they are contraindicated in people with Type 2 multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
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Semaglutide is contraindicated in pregnancy, so effective contraception is essential for individuals of childbearing age taking this medication