Ozempic 2mg

Forms and dosages

Ozempic is administered once weekly by subcutaneous injection into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. According to the prescribing information, treatment starts at 0.25mg per week as a tolerability dose for four weeks, then increases to 0.5mg per week, with possible further escalation to 1mg or 2mg depending on glycaemic response and tolerability. Injection day can be changed if the new day is at least 48 hours from the previous one. Pens must be stored refrigerated before first use.

Indications

The medication is indicated in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, alone or in combination with other antidiabetic agents, to improve glycaemic control. In several markets a second indication is the reduction of the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes who have established cardiovascular disease. Ozempic is not indicated for type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, paediatric use under specific local labelling or for cosmetic weight loss in people without a recognised indication.