GLIPIQ 8mg Pen Injection may be prescribed for:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus: To improve blood sugar control with diet and exercise.

• Weight management: Semaglutide may be prescribed to eligible adults with obesity or overweight and a weight-related health condition, together with lifestyle changes.

Semaglutide mimics GLP-1 and helps the body regulate blood glucose. It increases insulin release when glucose levels are high and reduces glucagon secretion.

It also slows stomach emptying and increases fullness, which can reduce food intake.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas: May increase the risk of hypoglycaemia.

• Oral medicines: Delayed stomach emptying may affect absorption.

• Other Semaglutide medicines: Avoid combination unless specifically prescribed.

• Other GLP-1 receptor agonists: Should not generally be used together without medical advice.

• Store unopened pens at 2°C to 8°C.

• Do not freeze.

• Keep away from the cooling element.

• Protect from light.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Follow the product instructions after first use.

• Inject GLIPIQ under the skin once weekly.

• Use the abdomen, thigh or upper arm.

• It may be used with or without food.

• Use the dose selected by your doctor.

• Do not change the dose or schedule yourself.

• Use a new needle for each injection.

• Do not share the pen or needles.

• Check the solution before injection. It should be clear and colourless.

The 8 mg total pen content should not be confused with an 8 mg injection. Semaglutide injection products use lower prescribed doses per injection, with gradual dose escalation where appropriate.

Common side effects:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain

• Decreased appetite

• Indigestion

• Headache

• Dizziness

Serious side effects:

• Pancreatitis

• Severe allergic reaction

• Dehydration and kidney problems

• Gallbladder problems

• Vision changes

• Hypoglycaemia

Seek medical help if severe abdominal pain persists or spreads towards the back.

• Use GLIPIQ once weekly on the prescribed day.

• Do not use the entire 8 mg pen content as a single dose.

• Follow the dose selected by your doctor.

• Drink enough fluids if vomiting or diarrhoea occurs.

• Tell your doctor about previous pancreatitis, gallbladder problems or diabetic retinopathy.

• Inform the surgical or anaesthesia team that you use Semaglutide.

• Use a new needle for every injection.