Ozempic Injection Prefilled Pen
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 meaning 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.
People with type 2 diabetes who use Ozempic to manage their blood sugar levels have reported weight loss.
Ozempic belongs to a group of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. When used to manage blood glucose levels, Ozempic works by binding to a receptor called the GLP-1 receptor which stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas when you need it. The release of insulin lowers blood sugar levels and slows the release of glucagon (sugar) from your liver.
Some people who take Ozempic for type 2 diabetes may also lose weight. That’s because Ozempic:
Some people who take Ozempic for type 2 diabetes may also lose weight. That’s because Ozempic:
- suppresses your appetite causing you to eat less
- makes you feel fuller for longer by increasing the time it takes for food to move through your gut
Research shows that semaglutide is effective at lowering blood glucose levels. Injected semaglutide lowered HbA1c levels by 1.01% and 1.38% in clinical trials and was shown to be a more efficient treatment compared to other anti-diabetic medicines.
You take Ozempic by injecting it once a week. You should only use Ozempic exactly how your doctor has prescribed. The dose must only be changed if your doctor tells you to.
How do I inject Ozempic?
Ozempic is injected under the skin (subcutaneously). It comes as a pre-filled pen which you use by placing on the injection site.
Where can I inject Ozempic?
Ozempic can be injected under the skin on your upper arm, stomach, or thigh. You should avoid using the same injection site each time.
How long does an Ozempic pen last?
Each pen should last for 4 weeks if used regularly. An Ozempic pen should be thrown away after 56 days even if it has medicine still in it. Discard it in your sharps bin and make a note of the disposal date on your calendar.
How do I inject Ozempic?
Ozempic is injected under the skin (subcutaneously). It comes as a pre-filled pen which you use by placing on the injection site.
Where can I inject Ozempic?
Ozempic can be injected under the skin on your upper arm, stomach, or thigh. You should avoid using the same injection site each time.
How long does an Ozempic pen last?
Each pen should last for 4 weeks if used regularly. An Ozempic pen should be thrown away after 56 days even if it has medicine still in it. Discard it in your sharps bin and make a note of the disposal date on your calendar.
Many people notice that their blood sugar levels are lower within the first week of using Ozempic but it can take 8 weeks or more to see the full effects.
Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions or on particular medicines. For this reason, it is very important you declare your full medical history to our Click Doctors via our online consultations so that a proper judgement can be made on its safety.
Do not use Ozempic:
For full information on how to take, side effects and precautions, it is important that you carefully read the patient information leaflet.
Do not use Ozempic:
- If you are allergic to its active ingredients or any of its other ingredients
- If you have chronic malabsorption syndrome
- If you have cholestasis
- If you are breast-feeding
For full information on how to take, side effects and precautions, it is important that you carefully read the patient information leaflet.
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) in adults or pediatric patients aged 12 years and older are: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, eructation, hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, flatulence, gastroenteritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nasopharyngitis
The starting dose for Ozempic is 0.25 mg once per week. You will usually take this dose for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, your doctor will increase your dose to 0.5 mg of Ozempic to be injected once per week.
If after another 4 weeks, your blood sugar levels are still not under control, your doctor may decide to prescribe 1 mg once per week. If after a further 4 weeks no improvement is seen, your dose can be increased to 2 mg per week to improve blood glucose levels. This is the maximum dose available.
If after another 4 weeks, your blood sugar levels are still not under control, your doctor may decide to prescribe 1 mg once per week. If after a further 4 weeks no improvement is seen, your dose can be increased to 2 mg per week to improve blood glucose levels. This is the maximum dose available.
