Dual agonist

How GLP-1 receptor agonists work — receptors, gastric emptying, and the satiety pathway.

Definition

A medication that activates two receptors at once. Tirzepatide is the GLP-1/GIP dual agonist currently on the market; CagriSema (cagrilintide + semaglutide) and survodutide (GLP-1/glucagon) are in late-stage trials.

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Definition curated by Weight Loss Rankings — sourced from FDA labels and peer-reviewed PubMed literature, never AI-generated summaries.

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