Ozempic is an injectable medicine for people with Type 2 diabetes who want to control their blood sugar. It stimulates insulin release and may also promote healthy weight loss.
It is injected under the skin into your abdomen, thigh, or back of your upper arm. Each dose is 0.25 mg once weekly for four weeks.
Frozen
The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, breaks down and doesn’t regain its effectiveness when it is frozen. This means that it’s no longer safe to use after being frozen, even if it has been thawed.
To help prevent this, always store ozempic in the refrigerator before you open it for the first time and keep it at a temperature between 36degF and 46degF (2degC – 8degC). If you need to travel with this medicine, use a small cooler bag with ice packs and declare it to the T.S.A. if you travel by air.
If you have any doubts about whether your ozempic pen is good, dispose of it immediately and open a new one. Symptoms that may suggest the medication has gone bad include a cloudy or dark color, a discolored or opaque appearance, or particles in the liquid. If you notice any of these symptoms, call your pharmacist right away! They can recommend the best way to dispose of your ozempic.
Opened
Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering blood sugar levels and by helping you to lose weight.
Like Insulin, Victoza, Trulicity, and many other injectable medicines, it must be stored under rigorous conditions to avoid becoming unsafe for use. That means you need to be sure that your Ozempic is stored correctly when not in use, and when you travel with it.
Unopened ozempic pens must be refrigerated at a temperature between 36degF and 46degF (2degC – 8degC). They can then be left out at room temperature below 86degF (30degC) for up to 56 days, but must be disposed of after that time.
Injected
Ozempic is a once-weekly injectable drug that is designed to be injected subcutaneously. This means it works best when injected into parts of your body with some fatty tissue, such as the front of your legs.
This makes it easier for the medicine to get into the bloodstream and work properly. It also helps keep your blood sugar levels from getting too high.
After your first injection, the drug takes about four weeks before you get its full effects. This is because your body has to adjust to having a steady amount of the drug in your bloodstream all the time.
Your doctor will prescribe how much ozempic to use. It’s usually started at a low dose and increased gradually to help you control your blood sugar levels.
It’s not known whether ozempic can harm a developing baby if you take it while pregnant. It may worsen eye problems caused by diabetes (retinopathy). Talk with your doctor if you plan to get pregnant or become pregnant during treatment.
Discarded
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription drug that helps control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also promotes weight loss when used in combination with diet and exercise.
It is available in a pen that delivers doses between 0.25 mg and 2 mg once weekly, or as part of a treatment plan with a healthcare professional. Each pen is designed to be a convenient way to deliver ozempic at the right time for each patient.
Unused ozempic pens can be stored in the refrigerator until the expiration (EXP) date printed on the label. After use, you should dispose of the pen in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container. The container should be made of heavy-duty plastic, closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, and leak-proof. You should also label the container to warn people of any hazardous materials inside.