Active ingredient: Semaglutide Dose strength: 0.5 mg once weekly Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist Used for: Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk reduction Administration: Subcutaneous injection OZEMPIC 0.5mg (Japanese) is administered via subcutaneous injection once weekly, preferably on the same day each week, with or without food
Exenatide retains historical significance as the first GLP-1 agonist and may serve as a lower-cost option in resource-limited settings, but liraglutide is the preferred agent for new prescriptions among these two options
Common side effects of semaglutide include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
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