Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Ozempic
  2. Wegovy

Descriptions


Semaglutide injection is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is used together with diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar. This medicine is also used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart or blood vessel disease. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.

This medicine is also used together with diet and exercise to help lose weight and keep the weight off in patients with obesity caused by certain conditions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023