Wegovy FlexTouch 1.7 Mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Pen (3ml)
Wegovy FlexTouch 1.7 Mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Pen (3ml)
Wegovy FlexTouch 1.7 mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Pen (3 ml) is a prescription medication used for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight who have at least one weight-related health condition. It contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 analogue, and is given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection.
Active ingredient
Semaglutide 2.27 mg/mL
Each pre-filled pen contains 6.8 mg semaglutide in 3 mL solution, delivering four weekly doses of 1.7 mg each.
Indications
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Used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adults with:
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BMI ≥30 kg/m² (obesity)
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BMI ≥27 kg/m² (overweight) with at least one weight-related comorbidity (such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia)
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Dosage and administration
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Inject 1.7 mg subcutaneously once weekly, on the same day each week
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Each FlexTouch pen provides four weekly doses; use a new needle for each injection
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Injection sites: abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Warnings and precautions
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Not recommended for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
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Use caution in patients with a history of pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy, or severe gastrointestinal disease
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Inform your doctor if you are taking other diabetes medications
Common side effects
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, headache
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Side effects are most common at the start of treatment and usually decrease over time
Storage
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Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not freeze
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After first use, the pen can be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 6 weeks
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Keep out of reach of children
Brand: Wegovy
Manufacturer: Novo Nordisk
Made in: Denmark
