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Ozempic and Thyroid cancer

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ozempic and disease Thyroid cancer for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ozempic <> Thyroid cancer

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Patients with elevated serum calcitonin or thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or neck imaging should be further evaluated. Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of semaglutide and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors.

Ozempic

Generic Name: semaglutide

Brand Name: Ozempic, Rybelsus

Synonyms: n.a.

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