What is Ozempic?
Ozempic, also known as Semaglutide injection, is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes.
Ozempic can also be used to do the following:
- Manage blood sugar levels in adults who have type 2 diabetes. It also helps improve lifestyle.
- Make adults who are diagnosed with diabetes or heart disease less susceptible to certain risks, such as stroke and heart attack.
Ozempic cannot be used to treat type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or pancreatitis. This medication appears as a liquid solution placed inside a pen that is disposable. The drug is usually injected under your skin. The main ingredient in the medication is semaglutide, a compound that belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). The ingredient comes only as the brand-name drug Ozempic. There is no generic form in the market.
This article will discuss the uses, dosage, side effects, and other important things to note about Ozempic.