Extensior 0.25mg Injection is used as the initial dose of Semaglutide treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes. It helps the body adjust to treatment before the dose is increased.

Semaglutide is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control. The 0.25mg dose is not generally intended to provide the full long-term blood sugar-lowering effect.

Extensior 0.25mg Injection contains Semaglutide, which activates GLP-1 receptors. It helps increase insulin release when blood sugar levels are high and reduces glucagon release.

It also slows stomach emptying and can reduce appetite and food intake.

Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements and herbal products you take.

• Insulin or sulfonylureas: The risk of low blood sugar may increase when these are used with Semaglutide.

• Oral medicines: Delayed stomach emptying may affect the absorption of some oral medicines.

• Other GLP-1 receptor agonists: Do not combine Extensior with another Semaglutide-containing medicine or GLP-1 receptor agonist unless prescribed.

• Medicines requiring monitoring: Tell your doctor about medicines that require regular monitoring.

• Store Extensior 0.25mg Injection in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C before use.

• Do not freeze.

• Do not use if the pen has been frozen.

• Protect from light.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Follow the packaging for storage instructions after first use.

Use Extensior 0.25mg Injection exactly as prescribed.

The 0.25mg dose is generally injected under the skin once weekly for the first 4 weeks. It can be injected into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm, with or without food.

Your doctor will decide when to increase the dose. Do not increase the dose yourself.

Common side effects include 

• Nausea 

• vomiting 

• diarrhoea 

• constipation

• abdominal pain 

• decreased appetite 

• headache 

• dizziness.

Serious side effects:

• Severe or persistent abdominal pain

• Severe allergic reactions

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea with dehydration

• Gallstones or gallbladder inflammation

• Sudden or worsening changes in vision

• Low blood sugar when used with insulin or sulfonylureas

Seek medical attention if severe or persistent symptoms occur.

• Use Extensior on the same day each week.

• Do not increase the dose without medical advice.

• Rotate injection sites.

• Drink enough fluids if you experience vomiting or diarrhoea.

• Monitor blood sugar as advised by your doctor.

• Tell your doctor if you use insulin or sulfonylureas.

• Inform your doctor before surgery or deep sedation.

• Do not use another Semaglutide-containing medicine at the same time unless prescribed.