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Medication · Also: semaglutide injection

Ozempic

A brand of injectable semaglutide FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes.

A brand of injectable semaglutide FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes.

Also known as: semaglutide injection

Ozempic is a brand of once-weekly injectable semaglutide approved by the FDA for adults with type 2 diabetes, and it can also lower cardiovascular risk in certain patients.

It contains the same active ingredient as Wegovy but is approved for diabetes rather than weight management.

Related terms

Semaglutide

A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.

Wegovy

A brand of injectable semaglutide FDA-approved for chronic weight management.

GLP-1

A class of medicines that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1 to lower blood sugar and reduce appetite.

Source

DailyMed: Ozempic

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