Description

Ozempic Injection 1mg

Ozempic 1mg Injection contains semaglutide, a medicine used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a group of medicines known as GLP-1 receptor agonists.

What Is Ozempic 1mg Injection?

Ozempic 1mg is a once-weekly injectable medicine containing 1mg of semaglutide per dose. It is prescribed as part of a treatment plan for adults with type 2 diabetes when additional blood glucose control is needed.

Semaglutide can also affect appetite and food intake, but Ozempic is specifically licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The appropriate dose and treatment schedule should be determined by a healthcare professional.

How Does Ozempic Work?

Semaglutide acts similarly to the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1. It helps the body release insulin when blood glucose levels are elevated, reduces glucagon secretion and slows gastric emptying.

These effects help lower blood glucose levels and may also reduce appetite. Ozempic should be used alongside appropriate dietary and lifestyle measures as recommended by your healthcare professional.

Ozempic 1mg Information

• Active ingredient: Semaglutide
• Strength: 1mg per dose
• Dosage form: Solution for injection
• Administration: Subcutaneous injection
• Frequency: Once weekly
• Medicine class: GLP-1 receptor agonist
• Primary use: Type 2 diabetes
• Prescription status: Prescription medicine in the UK

Ozempic 1mg Safety Information

Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and constipation. These effects can be more noticeable when treatment is started or the dose is increased.

Vomiting or diarrhoea can cause dehydration, which may affect kidney function. Maintaining adequate fluid intake is important, particularly if gastrointestinal side effects occur.

Low blood glucose can occur, particularly when Ozempic is used together with insulin or sulfonylureas. Your healthcare professional may adjust the doses of other diabetes medicines if necessary.

Seek urgent medical attention for severe, persistent abdominal pain, particularly if the pain extends to the back, as this can be a symptom of acute pancreatitis.

Ozempic 1mg in the UK

Ozempic is a prescription medicine in the UK and should be used under appropriate medical supervision. Follow the injection schedule provided by your healthcare professional and do not change the dose without medical advice.