Description
Ozempic is an injection containing the active ingredient semaglutide and is used to manage blood sugar levels and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic, or semaglutide, is a GLP-1 analogue medicine.
This means it increases the level of a specific hormone, called incretin, to help your body produce more insulin when it is needed. People with type 2 diabetes who use Ozempic to manage their blood sugar levels have reported weight loss.
Good to know: You must have a prescription from a doctor to be able to get Ozempic from a pharmacy for type 2 diabetes.
Semaglutide (Ozempic) is a prescription medication used to treat and manage Type 2 Diabetes. The active ingredient is Semaglutide which mimics the action of one of your bodies natural hormones (GLP1).
It is also responsible for making you feel full and as a result, reducing your appetite. GLP1/Semaglutide also delays the emptying of your stomach which again goes toward making you feel fuller for longer.
Is Ozempic available for weight loss?
This medication is for injection under the skin of your upper leg (thigh), stomach area, or upper arm. It is given once every week (every 7 days). You will be taught how to prepare and give this medication.
Use exactly as directed
– Take your medication at regular intervals.
– Do not take it more often than directed.
– If you use this medication with insulin, you should inject this medication and the insulin separately.
– Do not mix them together.
– Do not give the injections right next to each other.
– Change (rotate) injection sites with each injection. It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container.
– Do not put them in a trash can.
If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one. A special Med Guide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.
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