SEMAGLUTIDE (Ozempic) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SEMAGLUTIDE

What is the Trade Name for SEMAGLUTIDE?

Ozempic

What are the Indications for SEMAGLUTIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OZEMPIC is indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 ) ]. Limitations of Use OZEMPIC has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Consider other antidiabetic therapies in patients with a history of pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . OZEMPIC is not indicated for use in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. OZEMPIC is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as: an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ). to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease ( 1 ). Limitations of Use: Has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Consider another antidiabetic therapy ( 1 , 5.2 ). Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ).

 

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