Ozempic 1.0mg  How should I store this medicine?

• This medicine is shipped refrigerated
• Store the pen below 30℃ or in the refrigerator (2℃ – 8℃). Do not freeze Ozempic.
• Keep the pen with the cap on to protect it from light.
• Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not throw away medications down the toilet or sink. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications you no longer use. These measures help keep everyone safe Ozempic 1.0mg .

What possible side effects can Ozempic cause?

In addition to the desired effect, this medicine can also cause side effects. The most important side effects are:

Sometimes:

• Nausea and diarrhea

Seldom:

• Low blood sugar (hypo), which is more common when combined with other glucose-lowering drugs or insulin. Symptoms of a hypo include: hunger, mood swings, confusion, headache, tiredness, dizziness, pale face, blurred vision, trembling, sweating and palpitations.
• Eye damage that can lead to blurred or impaired vision, seeing floating spots or blindness over a long period of time.
• Gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal or stomach pain, gastritis, constipation, heartburn, bloating and excessive flatulence.
• Decrease in appetite, which can lead to weight loss.
• Dizziness and fatigue.
• Gallstones, which are small stones in the gallbladder and bile ducts. Usually they are not noticeable, but sometimes they can cause severe pain in the upper abdomen (colic pain), along with nausea and vomiting.
• Hypersensitivity to this drug, which may manifest as skin rash, hives or itching. If this is the case, consult your doctor.

Very rarely:

• A faster heart rate.
• Red rash at the injection site.
• Changing tastes.
• Sudden pancreatitis has been reported with medicines similar to semaglutide. If you have very severe, persistent abdominal pain, tell your doctor.

How and when do I use Ozempic?

How?

• The injection fluid is in a pen. Also read the user manual in the packaging.
• This medicine is injected just under the skin, in the upper leg, abdomen or upper arm. Usually you have learned to inject yourself or a friend or family member does so.
• If you develop a red rash at the injection site, choose a different injection site each week.

When?

• You inject Ozempic once a week at the same time.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, inject it as soon as possible, provided that the next dose is 2 or more days away. If it is less than 2 days before the next dose, leave out the missed dose and inject the next dose at the regular time. Never take two doses to make up for a missed dose.

What should I do if I have taken too much Ozempic?

In that case, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.