Due to the lack of human testing, it is not yet clear whether this peptide may pose a safety risk if taken (U.S
We believe these data underscore the potential of CagriSema to address unmet medical needs in obesity and support long-term disease management." The NDA is based on results from REDEFINE 1, a 68-week, phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-and active-controlled trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-weekly CagriSema compared to semaglutide 2.4 mg alone, cagrilintide 2.4 mg alone, or placebo, all as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention in 3,417 adults with obesity (BMI 30 kg/m 2 ) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m 2 ) with one or more obesity-related complications and without diabetes, and REDEFINE 2, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, 68-week, phase 3 trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-weekly CagriSema versus placebo, as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention in 1,206 adults with type 2 diabetes and either obesity (BMI 30 kg/m 2 ) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m 2 )
If it is approved, Ryan said it will be important to monitor the drug for safety in the real-world population during the postmarketing surveillance period, as real-world populations differ from people enrolled in a clinical trial
In general, care should be taken for individuals with pre-existing GI conditions, as they may be at higher risk for worsening symptoms
