Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Forms:
Injection
Administration:
By injection under the skin
Therapeutic Uses:
- To improve glycemic control and lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- To lower the risk of major cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death from stroke and heart attack in people with heart disease and diabetes
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Ozempic Drug Class
Ozempic (oh zehm puhk) belongs to a group of medications called glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
Ozempic Age Range
Ozempic is approved for use in adults. It is not known whether Ozempic is safe or effective in children under 18 years of age.
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