Wegovy Flextouch 1.7mg Injection - 3ml Pre-filled Pen (BRAND)

Containing Semaglutide as its active ingredient, Wegovy Flextouch stimulates the secretion of insulin through the pancreas and also increases the degree of responsiveness of tissues and bones towards insulin. It acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist and binds with GLP-1 receptors in the brain, liver, and gut of your body. After stimulating receptors in different parts of the body, it reduces your appetite by slowing the pace of movement of food and delaying gastric emptying. It also limits the amount of sugar released by the liver and gives you a feeling of fullness. This pre-filled pen is advised for individuals aged twelve and above who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and are struggling to maintain their blood sugar. So it helps in improving sugar levels by releasing more insulin and inhibiting the glucose, and promotes weight loss by reducing appetite.

The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

Before starting a course of treatment with Wegovy Flextouch pre-filled pen, consult your healthcare provider. Tell your healthcare provider about all of your prior medical conditions, allergies, and if you are using any other prescribed drugs. It is because there are certain conditions that your doctor must be aware of before prescribing this medication to you. Do not use it if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, as it can affect the child’s health. Limit the intake of alcohol or completely avoid it during this treatment, as it could create problems. Do not consume this medicine at all if you or anyone in your family has a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma. Consume the exact dosage prescribed by your doctor and do not increase it without discussing it with them. Follow a strict routine of using it once a week for every week.

• After the first few weeks of using this medication, you might experience a few common side effects, which are mild in nature. These side effects usually go away over time as your body adjusts to this treatment. Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, bloating of the stomach, heartburn, nausea, and stomach pain.

• Apart from common side effects, Wegovy Flextouch pre-filled pens have a few rare but severe side effects too. A few patients experience pain in the lower abdomen, which is due to inflammation of the pancreas. If you have any medical conditions with your eyes due to diabetes, there is a chance that your eyesight might worsen during this treatment. There is also a possibility of having a kidney failure because of insufficient fluids in the body, so stay hydrated during the course of treatment to avoid it. Hypoglycaemia may also occur due to consuming multiple sugar-controlling medications.

• The pen is supposed to be used once a week, every week on the same day. Follow it with discipline and avoid missing any dose.

• Make sure to check the condition of the pen before using it and ensure that the pen and needle are not broken.

• Remove the two sets of caps from the pen.

• Check that the liquid container on the pen is colourless and clear.

• You can inject the pen in the front part of your thighs, upper arms, or lower part of your abdomen. You can use the same body part again next week, but keep rotating the spot of injection and avoid injecting it on bruised or tender skin.

• Place the pen on the area you want, press the dose button, and hold it for 10 seconds.
  Remove the pen slowly away from the skin after the yellow bar on the pen stops moving.