Ozempic (Semaglutide) Prefilled Pen

Ozempic Prefilled Pen is medication used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The active ingredient in Ozempic Prefilled Pen is semaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. GLP1 is a hormone that helps you feel full between eating and helps your body release more insulin to break down your blood sugars. GLP1 agonists mimic the action of GLP1 hormone in the body.

Uses Of Ozempic Prefilled Pen

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Side Effects Of Ozempic Prefilled Pen

The Main Side Effects Of Ozempic Prefilled Pen Include:

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Hypoglycemia (hypoglycemia occurs more frequently when Ozempic Prefilled Pen is used with insulin)

How To Use Ozempic Prefilled Pen

Ozempic Prefilled Pen is a that comes as 3mg, 7mg, or 14mg doses to be taken once daily. Patients should be started on 3mg for about a month, and then increased to 7mg. Ozempic Prefilled Pen reaches steady-state levels after 4 – 5 weeks of administration, hence why patients should wait about a month to see effects. The dose can be further increased to 14mg if needed, but it is not recommended to take two 7mg tablets to achieve the 14mg dose.
Ozempic Prefilled Pen should be taken with a maximum of 4 ounces of plain water at least 30 minutes before consuming any food, beverage, or other oral medication for the day. Ozempic Prefilled Pen tablets should be swallowed whole and not split or crushed. Ozempic Prefilled Pen should be stored at oom temperature in a dry place and kept in the original blister card until use to protect from moisture.
Patients/caregivers should be aware of potential drug interactions with Ozempic Prefilled Pen. As mentioned, Ozempic Prefilled Pen can cause hypoglycemia when given with insulin or insulin secretagogues. Insulin secretagogues are medications that help the pancreas release insulin; they include sulfonylureas (glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide) and meglitinides (repaglinide, nateglinide). Ozempic Prefilled Pen can also impact the absorption of other oral medications by slowing down emptying of the stomach. Pregnant patients should only use Ozempic Prefilled Pen if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Ozempic Prefilled Pen.

How Ozempic Prefilled Pen Works

Ozempic Prefilled Pen reduces blood glucose by stimulating insulin secretion and lowering glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. When there is more glucose in the blood, Ozempic Prefilled Pen helps stimulate insulin release while suppressing glucagon secretion. Glucagon acts in the opposite way of insulin; it stimulates glucose production and increases blood sugar levels.