Obeda 7 mg is used for:

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

• Managing type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise

The doctor decides the appropriate dose and duration of treatment.

Obeda 7 mg contains semaglutide, which mimics the action of GLP-1, a hormone involved in blood glucose regulation.

It stimulates insulin release when blood glucose is high and reduces glucagon secretion. It also delays gastric emptying and can reduce appetite. Together, these effects help improve blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Tell your doctor about all medicines you take before starting Obeda 7 mg.

• Insulin or sulfonylureas: Using semaglutide with these medicines can increase the risk of low blood sugar. Their doses may need adjustment.

• Levothyroxine: Oral semaglutide can increase thyroxine exposure. Monitoring of thyroid parameters may be considered when both medicines are used.

• Warfarin or other coumarin medicines: More frequent INR monitoring is recommended when semaglutide treatment is started in people taking these medicines.

• Other oral medicines: Semaglutide delays gastric emptying and can affect the absorption of medicines taken by mouth.

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

• Store Obeda 7 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 tablet once daily, as prescribed by your doctor.

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

• Swallow the tablet whole with a small amount of plain water, up to half a glass (120 mL).

• 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. Waiting for less than 30 minutes can reduce semaglutide absorption.

• The usual treatment starts with 3 mg once daily for one month, followed by 7 mg once daily as a maintenance dose.

• Do not take more than one tablet a day to achieve the effect of a higher dose.

• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without speaking to your doctor.

Obeda 7 mg may cause gastrointestinal side effects, particularly during the initial stages of treatment or after a dose increase.

Common side effects

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Constipation

• 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 loss or changes in vision

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

• Severe gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if you have gastroparesis

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

• Take the tablet on an empty stomach with only a small amount of plain water.

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

• Do not crush, chew or split the tablet.

• Take only one tablet per day. Do not use additional tablets to achieve a higher dose.

• Do not increase the dose yourself. Your doctor will decide whether a higher dose is needed.

• 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.

• Tell your doctor if you have diabetic retinopathy, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems or severe gastrointestinal problems.

• Inform your healthcare team that you take semaglutide before undergoing general anaesthesia or deep sedation.