I keep an eye on this space because, despite considerable issues with nausea, vomiting, muscle loss, and even rare cases of sudden blindness, the GLP-1 RA drugs may offer the first real hope for patients with metabolic syndrome associated with chronic ulcers
The Promise of Repurposed Drugs However, the GLP-1 saga turns out, the fact that these drugs have popped up seemingly out of nowhere, and have generated such excitement, highlights the potential existing in the huge repurposed drug (drugs used in another condition than for which they are approved) market for these diseases
Exposure of the liver to xenobiotic substances means the body prepares itself by increasing detoxification enzymes, i.e., cytochrome P-450 mixed-function oxidase
GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) enhances insulin secretion and increases energy expenditure in response to blood glucose