Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous)
This medication guide is specific to Wegovy injection.
Semaglutide is used with diet and exercise to:
- help reduce the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke in adults with heart disease who have either obesity or are overweight;
- manage weight in adults and children aged 12 years and older who have obesity or in adults who are overweight with at least one weight-related medical condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol; and
- treat a certain type of fatty liver disease called noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) (formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis [NASH]) with moderate to severe liver fibrosis in adults.
Do not use Wegovy injection with other semaglutide-containing products or with medicines used to manage weight or control blood sugar.
Semaglutide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous) used for?
- Diabetes Type 2
- Weight Loss
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Coma (in DM Type II)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (in DM Type II)
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
- Renal Risk Reduction
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous)?
You should not use semaglutide if you are allergic to it, or if you have or have ever had:
- multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands); or
- a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer).
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- pancreas problems;
- a severe stomach problem such as problems with digesting food or slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis);
- a planned surgery or a medical procedure;
- eye problems caused by diabetes; or
- kidney disease.
May harm an unborn baby. You should stop using this medicine at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant. Ask your doctor for a safer medicine to use during this time. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of semaglutide on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- vision changes;
- fast or pounding heartbeats;
- severe stomach problems--diarrhea or constipation;
- signs of a thyroid tumor--swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, feeling short of breath;
- pancreatitis or gallbladder problems--severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, chalky-colored stools, stomach pain after eating, heartburn, and bloating;
- low blood sugar--headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery; or
- kidney problems--swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath.
Common side effects may include:
- low blood sugar (in people with type 2 diabetes);
- upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating;
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
- diarrhea, constipation;
- changes in skin sensation;
- hair loss;
- stomach flu symptoms; or
- headache, dizziness, tiredness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
May harm an unborn baby. You should stop using this medicine at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant. Ask your doctor for a safer medicine to use during this time. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of semaglutide on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous)?
Avoid injecting into skin that is tender, bruised, hard, red, or in areas with scars or stretch marks.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous)?
Use Wegovy Hd Pen (Subcutaneous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Semaglutide is given under the skin, usually once per week at any time of the day, with or without food. Use an injection on the same day each week. A healthcare provider will teach you how to properly use this medicine by yourself.
If you change your dosing day, allow at least 2 days to pass between doses.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand how to use an injection.
Your healthcare provider will show you where to inject semaglutide. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
Blood sugar can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can make you feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink hard candy, crackers, raisins, fruit juice, or non-diet soda. Your doctor may prescribe glucagon injection in case of severe hypoglycemia.
If you need surgery or any medical procedure, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using semaglutide. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Tell your doctor if you have frequent symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, weight control, medical tests, and special medical care.
You may get dehydrated during prolonged illness. Call your doctor if you are sick with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, or if you eat or drink less than usual.
Each injection pen is for one use only. Throw away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside. Use a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Store unopened injection pens in the original carton in a refrigerator, protected from light. Do not freeze or store it near the cooling element in a refrigerator. Throw away an injection pen that has been frozen.
You may store an unopened injection pen at room temperature in the original carton for up to 28 days. Throw away an injection pen kept at room temperature if you have not used it within 28 days.
Use the medicine as soon as you can and then go back to your regular schedule. If your next dose is due in less than 2 days (48 hours), skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not use two doses at one time.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss doses of semaglutide for 2 or more weeks.