Glucentra 0.25-0.5 mg per Dose – 2 mg/1.5 ml Refrigerated Pen
323 Pts- Brand: Glucentra
- Concentration: 2 mg - 1.5 ml
- Ingredient: Semaglutide
- Product Form: pre-filled injection pen
- Quantity: 1 Pen
Product Description
Glucentra contains semaglutide and is used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes.
Key Features
Active ingredient: Semaglutide
Pre-filled, single-patient-use pen
Available in 2 mg/1.5 ml and 4 mg/3 ml pens
Dose selection: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg or 1 mg depending on pen strength
Benefits
Helps lower high blood sugar levels
Helps control blood sugar when diet and exercise are not enough
Indicated to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in eligible adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease
Indications: Who is it for?
Adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise are not enough to control blood sugar. It may be used alone when metformin cannot be used, or with other diabetes medicines.
How to Use
Inject once weekly under the skin of the thigh, abdomen or upper arm. It can be used at any time of day, with or without meals. Use a new needle for every injection and do not share the pen or needles.
Dosage & Administration
Starting dose: 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks.
After 4 weeks: 0.5 mg once weekly.
The doctor may increase the dose to 1 mg once weekly if blood sugar is not adequately controlled.
Do not change the dose unless directed by your doctor.
Warnings & Precautions
Do not use as a substitute for insulin.
Do not use in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Talk to your doctor if you have diabetic eye disease, kidney problems or symptoms of gallbladder problems.
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may cause dehydration.
Seek immediate medical attention for severe or persistent stomach pain or signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Possible Side Effects
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, constipation, dizziness, tiredness, reduced appetite and weight loss.
Low blood sugar may occur when used with insulin or sulfonylureas.
Serious side effects include diabetic retinopathy complications, acute pancreatitis and severe allergic reactions.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor if you use insulin, sulfonylureas, warfarin or similar medicines that reduce blood clotting, or any other prescription, non-prescription or herbal medicines.
Contraindications
Do not use if allergic to semaglutide or any other ingredient.
Do not use if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Semaglutide.
Storage Instructions
Before first use: Store at 2°C–8°C in the original package. Do not freeze.
After first use: Store for up to 56 days at 15°C–30°C or at 2°C–8°C.
Keep the pen cap on when not in use.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
This medication should be used under medical supervision. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Product Details:
- Brand: Glucentra
- Concentration: 2 mg - 1.5 ml
- Ingredient: Semaglutide
- Product Form: pre-filled injection pen
- Quantity: 1 Pen
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- Brand: Glucentra
- Concentration: 2 mg - 1.5 ml
- Ingredient: Semaglutide
- Product Form: pre-filled injection pen
- Quantity: 1 Pen
Genuine brands
Temperature Controlled
Secure Payment
About Product
Product Description
Glucentra contains semaglutide and is used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes.
Key Features
Active ingredient: Semaglutide
Pre-filled, single-patient-use pen
Available in 2 mg/1.5 ml and 4 mg/3 ml pens
Dose selection: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg or 1 mg depending on pen strength
Benefits
Helps lower high blood sugar levels
Helps control blood sugar when diet and exercise are not enough
Indicated to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in eligible adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease
Indications: Who is it for?
Adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise are not enough to control blood sugar. It may be used alone when metformin cannot be used, or with other diabetes medicines.
How to Use
Inject once weekly under the skin of the thigh, abdomen or upper arm. It can be used at any time of day, with or without meals. Use a new needle for every injection and do not share the pen or needles.
Dosage & Administration
Starting dose: 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks.
After 4 weeks: 0.5 mg once weekly.
The doctor may increase the dose to 1 mg once weekly if blood sugar is not adequately controlled.
Do not change the dose unless directed by your doctor.
Warnings & Precautions
Do not use as a substitute for insulin.
Do not use in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Talk to your doctor if you have diabetic eye disease, kidney problems or symptoms of gallbladder problems.
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may cause dehydration.
Seek immediate medical attention for severe or persistent stomach pain or signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Possible Side Effects
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, bloating, constipation, dizziness, tiredness, reduced appetite and weight loss.
Low blood sugar may occur when used with insulin or sulfonylureas.
Serious side effects include diabetic retinopathy complications, acute pancreatitis and severe allergic reactions.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor if you use insulin, sulfonylureas, warfarin or similar medicines that reduce blood clotting, or any other prescription, non-prescription or herbal medicines.
Contraindications
Do not use if allergic to semaglutide or any other ingredient.
Do not use if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Semaglutide.
Storage Instructions
Before first use: Store at 2°C–8°C in the original package. Do not freeze.
After first use: Store for up to 56 days at 15°C–30°C or at 2°C–8°C.
Keep the pen cap on when not in use.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
This medication should be used under medical supervision. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Product Details:
- Brand: Glucentra
- Concentration: 2 mg - 1.5 ml
- Ingredient: Semaglutide
- Product Form: pre-filled injection pen
- Quantity: 1 Pen