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Gastrointestinal: Acute pancreatitis, hemorrhagic and necrotizing pancreatitis sometimes resulting in death, ileus General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Allergic reactions: rash and pruritus Hepatobiliary: Elevations of liver enzymes, hyperbilirubinemia, cholestasis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis requiring cholecystectomy, hepatitis Immune system: Angioedema and anaphylactic reactions Metabolism and nutrition: Dehydration resulting from nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Neoplasms: Medullary thyroid carcinoma Nervous system: Dysgeusia, dizziness Pulmonary: Pulmonary aspiration has occurred in patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists undergoing elective surgeries or procedures requiring general anesthesia or deep sedation

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The ability to address multiple health concerns with a single medication could simplify treatment regimens and improve patient outcomes

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