GLP1-RA | Contraindication |
Renal impairment |
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Majority of the available GLP1-RAs except OW semaglutide, Liraglutide and dulaglutide [6] - [12] [63] | End-stage renal disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2) |
Exenatide ER and exenatide twice daily [6] [8] | Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min): do not use Moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 - 50 mL/min): use with caution |
Lixisenatide [7] | Severe renal impairment |
Liraglutide [12] | Renal impairment (eGFR < 60): caution in dose escalation |
Dulaglutide [11] | Severe renal impairment |
Diabetic retinopathy | |
OW semaglutide and dulaglutide [9] [63] [64] | OW semaglutide and dulaglutide are up-titrated more slowly (every 2 - 3 months). Patients should have regular assessments for retinopathy |