Wegovy HD Pen

This medication guide is specific to Wegovy injection.

Semaglutide is made use of with diet plan and workout to:

• help reduce the risk of significant heart troubles such as heart attack or stroke in adults with heart disease who have either obesity or are overweight;
• manage weight in adults and youngsters aged 12 years and older who have weight problems or in adults that are obese with at the very least one weight-related medical condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol; and
• deal with a certain type of fatty liver disease called noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) (formerly referred to as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis [NASH] with modest to extreme liver fibrosis in grownups.

Do not make use of Wegovy injection with various other semaglutide-containing items or with medicines used to handle weight or control blood sugar level.

Semaglutide might likewise be used for purposes not provided in this drug overview.

Call your medical professional at once if you have signs of a thyroid lump, such as swelling or a swelling in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or lack of breath.

You need to not use Wegovy HD Pen if you or anybody in your household has or has ever had thyroid cancer cells or a problem called numerous endocrine neoplasia disorder.

You should not make use of semaglutide if you dislike it, or if you have or have actually ever before had:

• several endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands); or
• an individual or household background of medullary thyroid cancer (a kind of thyroid cancer).

Tell your medical professional if you have or have actually ever had:

• pancreas issues;
• an extreme tummy problem such as issues with digesting food or slowed down emptying of your belly (gastroparesis);.
• an intended surgical procedure or a clinical procedure;.
• eye troubles brought on by diabetes; or.
• kidney condition.

May damage an unborn baby. You ought to quit using this medication a minimum of 2 months before you plan to conceive. Ask your medical professional for a more secure medicine to utilize during this moment. Controlling diabetes is very vital while pregnant. Tell your physician if you are expecting or strategy to conceive.

If you are expecting, your name may be noted on a maternity computer system registry to track the results of semaglutide on the baby.

Ask a physician if it is risk-free to breastfeed while using this medicine.

Get emergency situation clinical assistance if you have signs of an allergy: hives, challenging breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Wegovy HD Pen may trigger severe adverse effects. Call your physician at once if you have:

• vision changes;
• fast or pounding heartbeats;
• extreme belly issues-- diarrhea or bowel irregularity;
• indicators of a thyroid tumor-- swelling or a lump in your neck, difficulty ingesting, a hoarse voice, feeling short of breath;
• pancreatitis or gallbladder issues-- serious discomfort in your upper tummy spreading to your back, nausea and throwing up, chalky-colored stools, belly pain after eating, heartburn, and bloating;
• reduced blood glucose-- migraine, cravings, weak point, sweating, confusion, impatience, lightheadedness, rapid heart rate, or sensation jittery; or
• kidney issues-- swelling, peing much less, feeling exhausted or short of breath.

Common adverse effects of Wegovy HD Pen might consist of:

• low blood glucose (in individuals with type 2 diabetes);.
• indigestion, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating;.
• nausea, throwing up, tummy pain, anorexia nervosa;.
• diarrhea, irregular bowel movements;.
• changes in skin feeling;.
• loss of hair;.
• stomach influenza signs; or.
• migraine, dizziness, exhaustion.

This is not a complete checklist of negative effects and others might occur. Call your medical professional for clinical advice regarding side effects. You may report adverse effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of Wegovy HD Pen. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Semaglutide is given under the skin, usually once per week at any time of the day, with or without food. Use an injection on the same day each week. A healthcare provider will teach you how to properly use this medicine by yourself.

If you change your dosing day, allow at least 2 days to pass between doses.

Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand how to use an injection.

Your healthcare provider will show you where to inject semaglutide. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.

Blood sugar can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can make you feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink hard candy, crackers, raisins, fruit juice, or non-diet soda. Your doctor may prescribe glucagon injection in case of severe hypoglycemia.

If you need surgery or any medical procedure, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using semaglutide. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Tell your doctor if you have frequent symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, weight control, medical tests, and special medical care.

You may get dehydrated during prolonged illness. Call your doctor if you are sick with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, or if you eat or drink less than usual.

Each injection pen is for one use only. Throw away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside. Use a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Store unopened injection pens in the original carton in a refrigerator, protected from light. Do not freeze or store it near the cooling element in a refrigerator. Throw away an injection pen that has been frozen.

You may store an unopened injection pen at room temperature in the original carton for up to 28 days. Throw away an injection pen kept at room temperature if you have not used it within 28 days.

Utilize the medication as quickly as you can and then go back to your routine routine. If your next dosage is due in much less than 2 days (48 hours), skip the missed out on dose and go back to your regular timetable. Do not make use of 2 dosages at once.

Call your physician for guidelines if you miss doses of semaglutide for 2 or even more weeks.

Look for emergency situation medical interest or call the Toxin Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Stay clear of infusing right into skin that hurts, bruised, hard, red, or in locations with scars or stretch marks.

Semaglutide can slow your food digestion, and it might take much longer for your body to absorb any kind of medications you take by mouth.

Tell your physician regarding all your various other medicines, particularly insulin or various other dental diabetic issues medication.

Other drugs might impact semaglutide, including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and organic items. Inform your doctor about all other medications you use.