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For Weight Loss & Type 2 Diabetes

3ml of Semaglutide 1.34mg/ml
In a variable dose injection pen supplied with 4 needles
To be taken once weekly over 4 weeks / 8 weeks

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What is SemaPic

3ml of Semaglutide 1.34mg/ml
In a variable dose injection pen supplied with 4 needles
To be taken weekly over 4 weeks

Along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes

To reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease

It also suppresses diet and it helps with rapid weight loss in obese individuals this also helps with burning fat in organs and arteries

GLP-1 RA=glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.

Do not use Semapic if

You or any of your family have ever had MTC or if you have MEN 2.

You are allergic to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Semapic (Also see the section below on “Possible Side Effects of Semapic”).

Before using Semapic

Tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

Have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys.

Have a history of diabetic retinopathy.

Are pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Semapic will harm your unborn baby or passes into your breast milk. You should stop using Semapic 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other medicines to treat diabetes, including Insulin or Sulfonylureas.

It is not known if Semapic can be used in people who have had pancreatitis.

Semapic is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes.

It is not known if Semapic® is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.

Possible Side Effects of SemaPic

The most common side effects of Semapic® may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation.

Inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Semapic® and call your health care provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.

Changes in vision. Tell your health care provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Semapic®.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Semapic® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery.

Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.

Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Semapic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat.

Gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Semapic®. Tell your health care provider right away if you get symptoms which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-coloured stools.

The most common side effects of Semapic® may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation.

How to take Semapic & Dose

Take Semapic once a week, on the same day every week, exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

You can take Semapic with or without food. You may change the day of the week you use Semapic as long as your last dose was taken 2 or more days before.

The beginning dose is 0.25 mg once a week for the first four weeks. This will help your body get used to the medicine.
At Week 5, your healthcare provider will increase the dose to 0.5 mg once a week.

Your A1C needs may shift as your type 2 diabetes changes. That’s why Semapic offers pens that deliver doses of 1 mg or doses of 2 mg to give you additional A1C control. While your dose may change, nothing will change about how you take Semapic. The 1 mg and 2 mg dose pens are the same as the pen you already use.

The maximum dose of Semapic is 2 mg once a week. Always follow your health care provider's instructions on how to dose Semapic.

Your A1C needs may shift as your type 2 diabetes changes. That’s why Semapic offers pens that deliver doses of 1 mg or doses of 2 mg to give you additional A1C control. And while your dose may change, nothing will change about how you take Semapic—the 1 mg and 2 mg dose pens are the same as the pen you already use.