It is important to note that serum Se (S-Se) does not directly reflect the concentration of Se in tissues, and even normal S-Se content does not exclude the possibility of Se deficiency in the thyroid (119, 120)
SAHPRA and the South African Pharmacy Council have conducted enforcement actions, seized products, and initiated recalls involving unlawfully manufactured and distributed compounded GLP-1 medicines
Diversification in substrate usage by glutathione synthetases from soya bean ( Glycine max ), wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) and maize ( Zea mays )
After the initial adaptation period, doses increase to 0.5mg for four weeks, then 1mg, potentially up to 1.7mg or the maximum 2.4mg depending on your response and tolerance
We can also make sure that we educate our patients, when necessary, on the risks that are associated with compounded medications and ensure that, if a compounded product is all that is available, extra counseling is provided to make sure that the patient is able to draw up the correct dosage safely and successfully
Renal function monitoring is important because gastrointestinal side effects leading to dehydration could precipitate acute kidney injury, particularly in patients with pre-existing renal impairment