Ozempic
Active Ingredient(s): SemaglutideFDA Approved: * December 5, 2017
Pharm Company: * NOVO NORDISK INC
Category: Diabetes
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Ozempic Overview
Semaglutide (trade names Rybelsus, Ozempic) is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.[1][2] Semaglutide acts like human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) so that it increases insulin secretion, thereby increasing sugar metabolism. It is distributed as a metered subcutaneous injection in a prefilled pen. One of its advantages over other antidiabetic drugs is that it has a long duration of action, thus, only once-a-week injection is sufficient.&...
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Ozempic side effects
Hello. I just recently started ozempic I'm type 2 diabetic and am overweight I've worked up to the .5 dose 2 more weeks I'll be on 1.0 is there anyone out there with any experience with this drug . at first I thought I was allergic I broke out in a rash I thought was poison sumac but not so sure now . and my bathroom habits have seriously changed from once every morning to several times a day . any input would be greatly appreciated ## Hello, James! How are you doing? Ozempic contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, it used to treat type 2 diabetes. Its typical side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, as well as the risk of some serious possible side effects, like pancreatic inflammation, and kidney problems, though they are very rare. The medication infor...
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Hello. I just recently started ozempic I'm type 2 diabetic and am overweight I've worked up to the .5 dose 2 more weeks I'll be on 1.0 is there anyone out there with any experience with this drug . at first I thought I was allergic I broke out in a rash I thought was poison sumac but not so sure now . and my bathroom habits have seriously changed from once every morning to several times a day . any input would be greatly appreciated ## Hello, James! How are you doing? Ozempic contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, it used to treat type 2 diabetes. Its typical side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, as well as the risk of some serious possible side effects, like pancreatic inflammation, and kidney problems, though they are very rare. The medication infor...
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Semaglutide
- Solution: 2mg/1.5ml (1.34mg/ml), 4mg/3ml (1.34mg/ml)
- Tablet: 14mg, 3mg, 7mg
NDC Database Records for Ozempic: (3 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0169-4132 Ozempic 1.34 mg/ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by Novo Nordisk
- 0169-4136 Ozempic 1.34 mg/ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by Novo Nordisk
- 70518-2143 Ozempic 1.34 mg/ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by Remedyrepack Inc.
Other drugs which contain Semaglutide or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- RYBELSUS Semaglutide
- SEMAGLUTIDE
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Ozempic side effects
Hello. I just recently started ozempic I'm type 2 diabetic and am overweight I've worked up to the .5 dose 2 mor... 1 reply
Hello. I just recently started ozempic I'm type 2 diabetic and am overweight I've worked up to the .5 dose 2 mor... 1 reply