Ozempic, (3mL Pen), 1 MG Pen Injector

Form

Pen Injector

Strength

1 MG Dose / 3 ML / 1 MG DOSE

Supply

28 days (1 box of 3 milliliters)

About this medication

Semaglutide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It increases insulin levels in the body, which helps to decrease blood sugar levels. This process also reduces the amount of sugar released into the bloodstream and slows down digestion. Semaglutide can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with type 2 diabetes. Changes to diet and exercise are often recommended along with the use of Semaglutide to further enhance its therapeutic effects.

How should you use this medication?

Semaglutide is a medication that is administered as an injection under the skin of your upper leg, stomach area, or upper arm. It is given once every week and should be used exactly as directed. Take your medication at regular intervals and do not take it more often than directed. If you are using this medication with insulin, make sure to inject the medication and insulin separately and not mix them together. Change (rotate) injection sites with each injection to avoid any potential complications.

It is important to properly dispose of used needles and syringes by putting them in a special sharps container instead of a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team for assistance. A MedGuide will be provided with each prescription and refill, so be sure to read the information carefully each time.

If you have questions about how to use this medication, talk to your pharmacist or care team. Additionally, if you are using this medication in children, special care may be needed, so discuss this with your care team.

What are the possible SIDE effects of this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions--skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Change in vision
• Dehydration--increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
• Gallbladder problems--severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
• Heart palpitations--rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• Kidney injury--decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
• Pancreatitis--severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting
• Thyroid cancer--new mass or lump in the neck, pain or trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, hoarseness Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

What may interact with this medicine?

Your pharmacists will check  if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.

• Other medications for diabetes Many medications may cause changes in blood sugar, these include:
• Alcohol containing beverages
• Antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
• Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
• Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
• Chromium
• Diuretics
• Female hormones, such as estrogens or progestins, birth control pills
• Fenofibrate
• Gemfibrozil
• Isoniazid
• Lanreotide
• Male hormones or anabolic steroids
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• Medications for weight loss
• Medications for allergies, asthma, cold, or cough
• Medications for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• Niacin
• Nicotine
• NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Octreotide
• Pasireotide
• Pentamidine
• Phenytoin
• Probenecid
• Quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin
• Some herbal dietary supplements
• Steroid medications such as prednisone or cortisone
• Sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim
• Thyroid hormones Some medications can hide the warning symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely if you are taking one of these medications. These include:
• Beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems (examples include atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol)
• Clonidine
• Guanethidine
• Reserpine

This is a summary of information about this product. It is not medical advice. Ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your individual health needs.