Semaglutide Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Semaglutide Injection
| Generic name | semaglutide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist |
| Forms | Solution for injection (prefilled pen), Solution for injection (prefilled syringe) |
Semaglutide injection is a prescription medicine given once a week as a shot under the skin. It is used for type 2 diabetes and for weight management, often alongside diet and exercise changes.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.