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Indication
Ozempic (Semaglutide) belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It is used alone or with other medications to improve blood glucose (sugar) levels for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes medications such as Ozempic (Semaglutide) are used when diet, exercise, weight reduction and medications such as Metformin, Glyburide, or insulin have not bee...More on Ozempic indication
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) belongs to the class of medications called oral antihyperglycemic agents. It works in the kidneys to increase the amount of glucose removed from the body by the kidneys. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) is used alone or in combination with other medications for people with Type 2 Diabetes to control their blood glucose. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) should be used as part of an...More on Jardiance indication
Side Effects
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Ozempic (Semaglutide). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Ozempic (Semaglutide) with your doctor....More on Ozempic side effects
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Jardiance (Empagliflozin). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Jardiance (Empagliflozin) w...More on Jardiance side effects
Contraindications
Do not take Ozempic (Semaglutide) if you: are allergic to Ozempic (Semaglutide) or any ingredients of the medication are pregnant are breast-feeding have a personal or family history of Thyroid cancer have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body)...More on Ozempic contraindications
Do not take Jardiance (Empagliflozin) if you: are allergic to Jardiance (Empagliflozin) or any ingredients of the medication have severely decreased kidney function or end-stage Kidney Disease, or are on dialysis have type I diabetes...More on Jardiance contraindications
Precautions
There may be an interaction between Ozempic (Semaglutide) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) inhaled corticosteroids (e.g., budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone) oral corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone) Dabrafenib Danazol Disopyram...More on Ozempic precautions
There may be an interaction between Jardiance (Empagliflozin) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) other diabetes medications (e.g., chlorpropamide, glipizide, Glyburide, insulin, Metform...More on Jardiance precautions
Warnings
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Ozempic (Semaglutide). Diabetes identification: It is important to either wear a bracelet (or necklace) or ca...More on Ozempic warnings
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Jardiance (Empagliflozin).. HEALTH CANADA ADVISORY May 16, 2016 Health Canada has issued new informati...More on Jardiance warnings
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