Semaglutide

Brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and obesity/weight management (Wegovy). It mimics the hormone GLP-1 to regulate blood sugar and appetite.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
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What is it?
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and obesity/weight management (Wegovy). It mimics the hormone GLP-1 to
Drug Class
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Overview

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and obesity/weight management (Wegovy). It mimics the hormone GLP-1 to regulate blood sugar and appetite.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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