A once-weekly GLP-1 RA

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A once-weekly GLP-1 RA

Important safety information

Indications and clinical use:
Ozempic® (semaglutide injection) is indicated for the once-weekly treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control, in combination with:

  • diet and exercise in patients for whom metformin is inappropriate due to contraindication or intolerance
  • metformin, when diet and exercise plus maximal tolerated dose of metformin do not achieve adequate glycemic control
  • metformin and a sulfonylurea, when diet and exercise plus dual therapy with metformin and a sulfonylurea do not achieve adequate glycemic control
  • basal insulin with metformin, when diet and exercise plus basal insulin with metformin do not achieve adequate glycemic control

Not a substitute for insulin. Not for use in type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Ozempic® is not indicated for use in pediatric patients.

Contraindications:

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Most serious warnings and precautions:
Risk of thyroid C-cell tumours: In both genders of rats and mice, semaglutide causes treatment-dependent thyroid C-cell tumours. Patients should be counselled regarding the risk and symptoms of thyroid tumours.

Other relevant warnings and precautions:

  • Should not be administered intramuscularly
  • Pancreatitis
  • Hypoglycemia with concomitant use of insulin secretagogues or insulin
  • Use with other incretin drugs
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Diabetic retinopathy: in patients with history of disease monitor for progression
  • Renal impairment: severe GI adverse reactions warrant monitoring of renal function; use in end-stage disease
  • CV effects: increased heart rate; PR interval prolongation
  • Hepatic insufficiency

For more information:
Please consult the Product Monograph at OzempicPM-E.ca for more information relating to adverse reactions, drug interactions, and dosing information, which have not been discussed in this advertisement.

The Product Monograph is also available by calling us at 1-800-465-4334.

Contact Us

Novo Nordisk would like every healthcare practitioner to be able to obtain information as easily and quickly as possible.
If you need information about Ozempic®, please contact:

Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
101-2476 Argentia Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6M1

Business hours are:
Monday to Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

Main number:
905-629-4222
Toll-free:
1-800-465-4334

Main fax number:
905-629-8662
Toll-free fax number:
1-844-465-2225