In the 4-week study, PG-102 was administered at 2, 6, or 20 mg/kg ( n = 5/sex for vehicle and 20 mg/kg
The side effect profile mirrors what you'd expect from GLP-1-based drugs: Nausea, particularly when starting or increasing the dose Diarrhoea and, less often, constipation Reduced appetite (which is, of course, partly the point) Tiredness in the first few weeks Occasional vomiting at higher doses In the Phase 2 trials, most side effects were rated mild to moderate and tended to settle as the body adjusted
It is also expressed at lower levels in the gut, kidneys, liver, heart, muscle and the PNS (6)
912 Most of these are not aggravated or caused by GLP-1 receptor agonists, except possibly gallbladder disease
Drugs that block the action of DPP-4 are called DPP-4 inhibitors and these have been used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes for many years
Verify current regulatory status with your prescriber and pharmacy before making medication decisions.