tirzepatide anesthesia 🇬🇧 Perioperative Management of New Popular Agents: GLP-1 Agonists (GLP-1 RA: semaglutide, tirzepatide) These drugs delay gastric emptying → patients may have a “full stomach” despite fasting This increases risk of regurgitation Tirzepatide Injections & Treatment in

Prescription Monitoring: Many states participate in Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs): Track all prescription medications Providers may need to check before prescribing Helps prevent medication abuse Semaglutide is not controlled but may still be tracked Interstate Medical Licensure: Medical Licensure Compact: Some states participate in compacts allowing expedited licensing across states: Makes it easier for providers to practice in multiple states Not all states participate Provider still needs individual state licenses Pharmacy Compacts: Similar agreements exist for pharmacies to operate across state lines

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Initially approved at doses of 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg once weekly, it has subsequently received authorisation for a 2.0 mg once-weekly dose for the management of type 2 diabetes

This might shorten the time between doses over time and increase overall exposure