Oral HIV Prevention (PrEP and PEP) medications - Truvada (emtricitabine and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), Descovy (emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide), Tivicay (dolutegravir) and Isentress (raltegravir) are given for exposure to HIV, you must wait 3 months after the last dose of medication to donate
Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribed for type 2 diabetes in the UK, works by enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing appetite, and slowing digestion
Although GLP-1 (7-37) is bioactive, it is available in lesser amounts than GLP-1 (7-36) and is not amidated
Dosing Example: To get that same 1mg dose, you would now draw 0.2 mL (or 20 units)
If circulation is slow or weak, blood can pool in the veins, causing them to stretch and swell