Extensior 1mg Injection is used for:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus: It helps improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes when prescribed along with diet and exercise.

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

• Kidney and cardiovascular risk reduction: Semaglutide may also reduce the risk of kidney-related and cardiovascular complications in certain adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

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

Extensior 1mg Injection contains Semaglutide, which acts in a similar way to the natural hormone GLP-1. It activates GLP-1 receptors involved in blood sugar regulation and appetite control.

Semaglutide increases insulin release when blood sugar levels are high and reduces glucagon release. It also slows stomach emptying, which can help reduce food intake and may support weight reduction.

Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal products you take.

• Insulin or sulfonylureas: Using Semaglutide with insulin or sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar. Your doctor may adjust the dose of these medicines.

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

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

• Medicines requiring monitoring: Tell your doctor if you take medicines that require regular monitoring, as closer follow-up may sometimes be needed.

• Store Extensior 1mg Injection in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C before use.

• Do not freeze the medicine or store it close to the freezer compartment.

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

• Protect the pen from light.

• Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.

• Follow the product packaging for instructions about storage after first use.

Use Extensior 1mg Injection exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Extensior 1mg is administered as a subcutaneous injection once a week. It can be injected into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm and may be used with or without food.

The 1mg dose is generally used after treatment has been started at a lower dose. Your doctor will decide when to increase the dose based on your blood sugar control and tolerance.

Do not inject Extensior into a vein or muscle. Use a new needle for each injection and do not share the pen or needles with another person.

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 exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Do not increase, decrease or stop the dose without medical advice.

• Use the injection on the same day each week where possible.

• Rotate injection sites regularly.

• Drink enough fluids, particularly if you experience vomiting or diarrhoea.

• Tell your doctor if you have diabetic retinopathy or develop changes in vision.

• Tell your doctor before surgery or deep sedation.

• Do not use Extensior together with another Semaglutide-containing medicine unless prescribed.

• Tell your doctor if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 before starting treatment.