Description

SEMAGLUTIDE

SEMAGLUTIDE belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-diabetic agents’ used to improve glycaemic control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise are not enough or when the other medicines are not enough to control your blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your body does not produce enough insulin, and the insulin produced does not drop your blood sugar as effectively as it could.

SEMAGLUTIDE comprises semaglutide. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 physiological hormone that promotes glycemic control via several mechanisms, including insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing postprandial glucagon secretion. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.

Take SEMAGLUTIDE as prescribed. You are advised to take SEMAGLUTIDE for as long as your doctor has advised. In some cases, SEMAGLUTIDE may cause diabetic eye disease (retinopathy), feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea, low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), upset stomach or indigestion and inflamed stomach (‘gastritis’). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

It is recommended not to take SEMAGLUTIDE if you are allergic to any of its components. You should inform your doctor if you get eye problems. If you have significant and ongoing stomach pain, consult a doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of an inflamed pancreas (acute pancreatitis). Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any risk of lactic acidosis or other complications. SEMAGLUTIDE is not recommended to use in a pregnant woman or nursing mother, or children below 18 years of age. If you become pregnant while using this medication, contact your doctor immediately since your treatment will need to be modified. Caution should be exercised. If your blood sugar is too low or too high, your driving ability may be affected. Do not drive if these symptoms appear.

Uses of SEMAGLUTIDE

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Medicinal Benefits

SEMAGLUTIDE is used to treat type 2 diabetes in people 18 years and older. It is used when diet and exercise are not enough on their own or cannot use another diabetes medicine or when the other drugs are not enough to control or maintain your blood sugar levels. SEMAGLUTIDE comprises semaglutide. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 physiological hormone that promotes glycemic control via several mechanisms, including insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing postprandial glucagon secretion. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.

Side Effects of SEMAGLUTIDE

• Complications of diabetic eye disease (retinopathy)
• Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
• Diarrhoea
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
• Upset stomach or indigestion
• Inflamed stomach (‘gastritis’)
• Stomach ache
• Reflux or heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Bloating of the stomach
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Less appetite
• Gas (flatulence)
• Increase of pancreatic enzymes (such as lipase and amylase)