Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable medicine used to help control blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of serious cardiovascular problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It is a member of a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists.
Ozempic has been shown to cause thyroid tumors in animals. It also may increase your risk of getting medullary thyroid cancer or a rare endocrine condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2.
Storage
Ozempic is an injectable medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels and may also help you lose weight.
It is a member of a class of drugs called GLP-1 medications. They work by stimulating insulin release and reducing glucagon release.
They are safe and effective for people with diabetes.
To make sure your ozempic works properly, it needs to be stored correctly. This medication is sensitive to high and low temperatures.
Unopened pens should be refrigerated (36degF to 46degF or 2degC to 8degC) until the first use. After that, ozempic can be stored at room temperature for up to 56 days.
You should throw away any ozempic pen that is still in use after 56 days, even if there is medicine left inside it.
If you are traveling, store your ozempic in a medical-grade travel cooler that is designed to keep temperature-sensitive medicines like ozempic safe from extreme heat or cold. They are laboratory-tested and TSA-approved.
Dosage
Ozempic is a prescription medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes and as an appetite suppressant. It’s injected subcutaneously (into the skin) once a week to manage blood sugar levels and improve your weight.
Ozempic works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called GLP-1. GLP-1 releases insulin from your pancreas when your blood sugar is high and slows gastric emptying, which helps control blood sugar after meals.
You should always use Ozempic exactly as your doctor prescribes. It’s not a good idea to mix it with other medications, like insulin or insulin-increasing drugs.
It can also increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if you use it with certain other medicines, including some that are taken by mouth. You may need a lower dose of your insulin or the insulin-increasing drug if you use Ozempic with these other medicines.
Ozempic is not recommended for pregnant women or people who plan to get pregnant. It can harm your unborn baby. You should stop using it at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant or breastfeed.
Side effects
Ozempic is a medicine that you inject yourself. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. It works by reducing insulin release and helping to control blood sugar levels.
It is part of a group of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists). They work to help improve blood sugar control and may also help you lose weight.
Your doctor will prescribe an amount of Ozempic that is right for you. It can be injected into your thigh, upper arm, or abdomen.
When using an Ozempic pen, you should be careful to use a new needle each time. Don’t share a pen with another person or use the same injection site.
Before using ozempic, tell your doctor about all of your other medications. You should also let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The drug can pass into breast milk and may have negative effects on the baby.
Precautions
If you have a reusable Ozempic pen, it should be kept in the refrigerator (36degF to 46degF or 2degC to 8degC) until it is used. It can then be left out at room temperature (59degF to 86degF or 15degC to 30degC) for up to 56 days.
Ozempic is a prescription medicine that can be used to help manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease or other cardiovascular problems in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is also used to help people lose weight.
You should not use this medicine if you have a thyroid tumor or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. This drug can increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer.
Injecting this medication can lead to severe hypoglycemia, which is when your blood sugar levels drop too low. You should call your doctor right away if you feel ill or have symptoms of low blood sugar, such as hunger, drowsiness, headache, or weakness.