1 Do not take more than 1 tablet per day
Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used: along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease It is not known if Ozempic is safe and effective for use in children
GLP-1 stimulates insulin secretion and inhibits glucagon secretion, thereby lowering blood sugar levels
Patients should avoid activities requiring alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, if experiencing significant dizziness
Which treatment options may be suitable and what costs are to be expected are therefore discussed individually during the medical consultation
Some medical practices provide the compounded drug to patients as part of a weight loss package, with markups