Ozempic (semaglutide) injection type 2 diabetes 4 mg/3 mL

Description

Ozempic can be prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes to:

• lower certain risks in people who also have heart disease, including heart attack and stroke
• help manage blood sugar levels, along with lifestyle improvements in diet and exercise

Ozempic contains the active ingredient semaglutide. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

Ozempic is a brand-name medication that’s not currently available in generic form.

Ozempic works in several ways to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The drug also lowers heart-related risks in people with both diabetes and heart disease.

The drug does this by:

• Increasing the amount of insulin your body makes after a meal so that your blood sugar levels won’t get too high. Insulin is a hormone that lowers your blood sugar levels.
• Slowing the movement of food through your stomach to prevent a big increase in your blood sugar levels.
• Lowering the amount of sugar released into your bloodstream.