Wegovy 0.25 mg 1 Prefilled Pen - 1.5 ml (Refrigerator)

Product Overview:

• Wegovy (Semaglutide) 1.5 ml 1 Prefilled Pen is a human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue produced using recombinant DNA technology. It works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps regulate appetite.

Key Features:

• Semaglutide is a prescription GLP-1 medication used for weight loss and weight management, type 2 diabetes treatment, or to reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease and major cardiovascular events in certain patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Semaglutide (Wegovy) is also used to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), without cirrhosis of the liver. 

How it Works?

• Semaglutide works by reducing appetite, delaying gastric emptying, increasing insulin release, and lowering the amount of glucagon released.
• Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics the behavior of the GLP-1 hormone, which is naturally released after eating. 

Benefits:

• Semaglutide FDA-approved uses Wegovy (weight management, reducing cardiovascular event risks, non-cirrhotic MASH).
• Semaglutide should be used in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity..

Directions for Use:

• Semaglutide injections are injected under the skin, usually once per week at any time of the day, with or without food. Use an injection on the same day each week.
• Read and follow all instructions you have been given. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.
• Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it.
• Your healthcare provider will show you where to inject semaglutide. Do not inject into the same place twice in a row. If you are visually impaired, the Wegovy FlexTouch pen is not recommended for self-injection.
• If you choose a different weekly injection day, start your new schedule after at least 2 days have passed since the last injection you gave.
• Do not use different brands of semaglutide at the same time.

Active Ingredient:

• Semaglutide 0.25 mg

Side Effects:

• Common semaglutide side effects
• Common semaglutide side effects may include upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomach flu symptoms, low blood sugar (in people with type 2 diabetes), headache, dizziness, tiredness, hair loss, and changes in skin sensations.
• Stomach or gastrointestinal side effects are common, but they tend to be mild and clear up in a few weeks and usually will not interfere with long-term treatment. Stomach side effects can be more common with higher doses.

Caution & Warnings:

• Semaglutide has a boxed warning for the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. A boxed warning is the strongest safety-related warning issued by the FDA. Semaglutide may cause serious side effects, including possible thyroid tumors and thyroid cancer.
• Call your doctor at once if you have signs of a thyroid tumor, such as swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or shortness of breath.
• You should not use semaglutide if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands) or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer.
• Semaglutide also has warnings for pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy complications, hypoglycemia that can be severe, acute kidney injury, acute gallbladder disease, hypersensitivity reactions, and pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. For Wegovy, there are also warnings for a heart rate increase and suicidal behaviour or ideation. For Rybelsus, there is also a warning for severe gastrointestinal side effects.

Pregnancy Warnings:

• Men and women should stop using semaglutide at least 2 months before they plan to get pregnant. Ask your doctor for a safer medicine to use during this time. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, as is gaining the right amount of weight. Even if you are overweight, losing weight during pregnancy could harm the unborn baby.

• Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using Ozempic or Wegovy injections. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Wegovy tablets.

Storage:

• Store the single-dose pen or syringe in the refrigerator from 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not store Wegovy in the freezer or directly beside the refrigerator cooling element.
• Do not freeze Wegovy and do not use it if it has been frozen. If needed, prior to cap removal, the single-dose pen or syringe can be kept from 8°C to 30°C (46°F to 86°F) for up to 28 days. Protect Wegovy from light. Wegovy must be kept in the original carton until time of administration.
• Discard the Wegovy single-dose pen or syringe after use. For the Wegovy FlexTouch single-patient-use pen, store in the refrigerator until first use. After first use, store between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) or in the refrigerator for up to 56 days. Keep the pen cap on when not in use and remove the needle after each injection

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?
• A. For Wegovy injection: Use the medicine as soon as you can and then go back to your regular schedule. If your next dose is due in less than 2 days (48 hours), skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Call your doctor if you miss more than 2 doses in a row of Wegovy injection. You may need to restart the medicine at a lower dose to avoid stomach problems.
• Q. What happens if I overdose?
• A. Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose may cause severe nausea, vomiting, or low blood sugar.
• Q. What other drugs will affect semaglutide?
• A. Semaglutide can slow your digestion, and it may take longer for your body to absorb any medicines you take by mouth.
• Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially insulin or other diabetes medicines, such as dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, Byetta, Trulicity, Victoza, and others.
• Other drugs may affect semaglutide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use