Ozempic
Semaglutide (Diabetes Dose)
Plain-language definition
Brand names for semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes/weight loss. Rapid weight loss from these medications has been linked to increased NAION risk in some studies.
Where this term comes up
“GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy are now used widely for diabetes and weight management.”
Guide · GLP-1 Medications and Your Eyes: What Patients Need to Know
“GLP-1 receptor agonists - the class of drugs that includes semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) - are generating significant research interest for IIH.”
“GLP-1 medications (such as semaglutide, sold as Ozempic or Wegovy) are showing significant promise for IIH.”
Condition · Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri)
- Category
- Medication
- Also written as
- Wegovy
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