Obeda 3 mg is used for:

• Improving blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Supporting diabetes management along with diet and exercise

The doctor decides the appropriate dose and duration of treatment.

Obeda 3 mg contains semaglutide, which mimics the action of GLP-1, a hormone involved in blood glucose regulation.

It increases insulin release when blood glucose levels are high and reduces glucagon secretion. It also slows gastric emptying and can reduce appetite. These effects help lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Tell your doctor about all medicines you take before starting Obeda 3 mg.

• Insulin or sulfonylureas: Using semaglutide with these medicines can increase the risk of low blood sugar. Your doctor may adjust their doses.

• Levothyroxine: Oral semaglutide can affect levothyroxine exposure. Your doctor may monitor thyroid function when these medicines are used together.

• Warfarin or other oral anticoagulants: Closer monitoring of blood clotting may be needed when treatment is started.

• Other oral medicines: Semaglutide can delay gastric emptying and may affect the absorption of medicines taken by mouth. Taking other oral medicines at the same time can also reduce semaglutide absorption.

• Other semaglutide-containing medicines or GLP-1 receptor agonists: Do not use these together with Obeda unless specifically advised by your doctor.

• Store Obeda 3 mg at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack.

• Protect the tablets from moisture and light.

• Keep the medicine out of reach of children.

• Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the pack.

• Take one Obeda 3 mg tablet once daily, as prescribed by your doctor.

• Take it on an empty stomach, preferably when you first wake up.

• Swallow the tablet whole with up to half a glass of plain water.

• Do not crush, split or chew the tablet.

• Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking anything other than water or taking other oral medicines.

• The 3 mg dose is generally taken for one month before increasing to 7 mg once daily, if advised by your doctor.

• Do not change the dose or stop treatment on your own.

Obeda 3 mg may cause gastrointestinal side effects, particularly when treatment is started.

Common side effects

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain

• Decreased appetite

• Indigestion

• Headache

• Dizziness

Serious side effects

Contact your doctor promptly if you develop:

• Severe or persistent abdominal pain, which may indicate pancreatitis

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea with signs of dehydration

• Symptoms of low blood sugar, particularly when taking insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Sudden changes in vision

• Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing

• Severe abdominal pain that may indicate gallbladder problems

• Take Obeda on an empty stomach with only plain water.

• Take the tablet at the same time each day to maintain a consistent routine.

• Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.

• Do not crush, chew or split the tablet.

• The 3 mg strength is generally used as the starting dose. Do not increase the dose yourself.

• Your doctor may increase the dose after at least one month depending on your blood glucose control and how well you tolerate the medicine.

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

• Tell your doctor if you use insulin or sulfonylureas because your risk of low blood sugar may increase.

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, diabetic eye disease or severe gastrointestinal problems.

• If you are planning a pregnancy, discuss stopping semaglutide with your doctor at least 2 months beforehand.