ozempic 1 mg

Ozempic (Semaglutide) 1 mg

Brand Name: Ozempic
Generic Name: Semaglutide
Drug Class: GLP-1 receptor agonist
Administration: Subcutaneous injection (once weekly)

Indications & Uses

✅ Type 2 Diabetes Management – Lowers blood sugar and A1C levels.
✅ Weight Loss (Off-Label Use) – Helps with appetite control and weight reduction.

Dosage & Administration

• Ozempic 1 mg is a maintenance dose, taken once weekly.
• Patients typically start at 0.25 mg per week for four weeks, then increase to 0.5 mg before reaching 1 mg if needed.
• Inject under the skin in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
• Rotate injection sites weekly to avoid irritation.

Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
• Decreased appetite
• Stomach pain

Serious (Rare):

• Pancreatitis
• Kidney problems
• Thyroid tumors (possible risk, as seen in animal studies)

Warnings & Precautions

• Not for Type 1 Diabetes or Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
• Avoid if you have a personal/family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC).
• Caution with other diabetes medications to prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).