Extensior 0.5mg Injection is used for:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus: It helps improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

• Cardiovascular risk reduction: Semaglutide may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in certain adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.

• Kidney and cardiovascular risk reduction: It may also be used in appropriate adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease to reduce certain kidney and cardiovascular risks.

Extensior is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Extensior 0.5mg Injection contains Semaglutide, which activates GLP-1 receptors. This helps the body release more insulin when blood sugar is high and reduces glucagon release.

Semaglutide also slows stomach emptying and may reduce appetite and food intake.

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

• Insulin or sulfonylureas: These may increase the risk of low blood sugar when used with Semaglutide.

• Oral medicines: Delayed stomach emptying may affect the absorption of some medicines taken by mouth.

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

• Medicines requiring close monitoring: Tell your doctor about medicines for which blood levels or treatment effects need regular monitoring.

Storage Conditions

• Store Extensior 0.5mg Injection at 2°C to 8°C in a refrigerator before use.

• Do not freeze it.

• Do not use the pen if it has been frozen.

• Protect it from light.

• Keep it out of reach of children.

• Follow the pack instructions for storage after first use.

Use Extensior 0.5mg Injection exactly as prescribed.

It is injected under the skin once a week into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. It can be administered with or without food.

The 0.5mg dose is commonly used after the initial 0.25mg treatment period. Your doctor may continue or increase the dose depending on your blood sugar control and tolerance.

Do not inject it into a vein or muscle. Use a new needle for each injection and never share the pen or needles.

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.