Neither is universally better
Farxiga/Forxiga (dapagliflozin) Disease area(s): Metabolic diseases Manufacturer(s): AstraZeneca 2024 Sales (USD): $7.72 billion Why it sold so well: In 2024, AstraZenecas Farxiga achieved robust sales growth, with revenues increasing by 21% year-over-year to $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter alone and by 28% compared to 2023, making it the companys top seller in 2024
In the 6-OHDA rat model of PD, semaglutide normalized IRS-1 phosphorylation [130], and levels of pIRS-1 were increased by the GLP-1 receptor agonist exendin-4 and a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist, DA-CH5 [45, 131]
This is partly due to tirzepatide's mechanism of action as a double agonist, permitting it to assert a more significant decrease in hyperglycemia as compared to glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonists on their own [8]
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Serious adverse events like pancreatitis or severe allergic reactions are rare and occur at similar rates across both medications