Semaglutide has a half-life of approximately one week , which means it remains active in your system for several days after your final injection
The active medication in Ozempic is semaglutide, which belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s
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When to contact your pharmacy Contact your pharmacy if you observe any of the following: an unexpected color change, cloudiness that was not present when you first opened the product, particles or debris in the solution, a damaged pen or vial, a product that appears to have been tampered with or previously opened, or any discrepancy between the product appearance and what you have received previously
Patients should only obtain drugs containing semaglutide with a prescription from a licensed health care provider, and only obtain medicines from state-licensed pharmacies or outsourcing facilities registered with FDA, the agency said, citing reports of adverse events in people who used compounded semaglutide
Prior to initiating semaglutide, it is important to review your current medications and medical history