Ozempic

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Common Uses: It is used to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.It is used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and death in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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Instructions for use

HOW IS THIS DRUG BEST TAKEN? Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin on the top of the thigh, belly area, or upper arm.If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot.Take with or without food. Take the same day each week.Move the site where you give the shot with each shot.Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles.This drug is clear and colorless. Do not use if the solution changes color.Wash your hands before and after use.Remove all pen needle covers before injecting a dose (there may be 2). If you are not sure what type of pen needle you have or how to use it, talk with the doctor.Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.Attach new needle before each dose.Take off the needle after each shot. Do not store this device with the needle on it.Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.Put the cap back on after you are done using your dose.If you are also using insulin, you may inject this drug and the insulin in the same area of the body but not right next to each other.Do not mix this drug in the same syringe with insulin.This product may make a clicking sound as you prepare the dose. Do not prepare the dose by counting the clicks. Doing so could lead to using the wrong dose HOW DO I STORE AND/OR THROW OUT THIS DRUG? Store unopened pens in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.Do not use if it has been frozen. After opening, store in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Throw away any part not used after 56 days.Protect from heat and light WHAT DO I DO IF I MISS A DOSE? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it and go back to your normal time.If it is less than 48 hours until your next dose, skip the missed and go back to your normal time.Do not take 2 doses within 48 hours of each other.If you miss 2 doses, call your doctor.

Before Using

WHAT DO I NEED TO TELL MY DOCTOR BEFORE I TAKE THIS DRUG? TELL YOUR DOCTOR: If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.If you have ever had pancreatitis.If you have a slow-moving bowel tract or other stomach or bowel problems.If you have or have ever had depression or thoughts of suicide.If you are taking another drug that has the same drug in it.If you are using another drug like this one. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you have type 1 diabetes. Do not use this drug to treat type 1 diabetes.This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug.Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
WHAT ARE SOME SIDE EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO CALL MY DOCTOR ABOUT RIGHT AWAY? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Signs of gallbladder problems like pain in the upper right belly area, right shoulder area, or between the shoulder blades; change in stools; dark urine or yellow skin or eyes; or fever with chills. Very bad dizziness or passing out.A fast heartbeat. Change in eyesight.Low blood sugar can happen. The chance may be raised when this drug is used with other drugs for diabetes. Signs may be dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy or weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs. Follow what you have been told to do for low blood sugar. This may include taking glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or some fruit juices. Severe and sometimes deadly pancreas problems (pancreatitis) have happened with this drug. Call your doctor right away if you have severe stomach pain, severe back pain, or severe upset stomach or throwing up WHAT ARE SOME OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, or throwing up.These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332- 1088. You may also report side effects