What are Rybelsus Tablets (Semaglutide)?
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Adults with type 2 diabetes use RYBELSUS tablets (semaglutide) in doses of 3 mg, 7 mg, or 14 mg in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar. It acts in many ways.
- Increasethe amount of insulin secreted by the pancreas.
- Stimulate the pancreas to release adequate insulin when the sugar level is higher in the blood.
- It slows down metabolism so that blood sugar does not spike immediately after meals.
- It prevents your liver from releasing too much sugar.
What are Rybelsus tablets used for?
Rybelsus tablets are not recommended as the as the primary choice of medicine for treating diabetes. Do not use Rybelsus tablets to treat people with type 1 or adults over 18 years of age. Rybelsus dose for weight loss: Rybelsus tablets might aid in some weight reduction, even if they’re not for weight loss. It does not increase the risk of major cardiovascular (CV) events such as heart attack, stroke, or death.
Dosage
Take Rybelsus tablets once daily, immediately after waking up on an empty stomach with water. Limit your water intake to no more than 4 ounces. You can eat or drink anything after 30 minutes of taking Rybelsus tablets. Waiting for a shorter period will reduce the effectiveness of Rybelsus tablets. Wait more than 30 minutes before you eat anything to increase the absorption of Rybelsus.
- Swallow the entire Rybelsus tablet without cutting, crushing, or chewing.
- Initially, Rybelsus 3mg tablets, once daily for 30 days, may be prescribed. You may increase the dosage to Rybelsus 7 mg once daily after 30 days. If you need additional glycemic control after another 30 days, you can increase the dosage to Rybelsus 14 mg once daily.
- Your doctor may switch prescriptions between Ozempic and Rybelsus.
Warnings and precautions
What are Rybelsus side effects?
If using Rybelsus, you must inform your doctor if you find the following symptoms and issues:
- Pancreatitis: You must discontinue using Rybelsus promptly.
- Diabetic Retinopathy Complications Continue to monitor for diabetic retinopathy.
- Hypoglycemia: Concomitant use of Ozempic or another form of the insulin secretagogue or insulin may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
- Acute Kidney Injury: Monitor renal function.
- Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis and angioedema): discontinue OZEMPIC.
- Acute Gallbladder Disease.
- Lactation: Breastfeeding is not recommended.
- Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Discontinue Rybelsus at least two months prior if a female is planning pregnancy. This is due to the long washout period for semaglutide.
- You or any of your family members have ever had thyroid issues.
The symptoms of hypoglycemia may include:
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- blurred vision
- anxiety, irritability, or mood changes
- sweating
- slurred speech
- hunger
- confusion or drowsiness.
- shakiness
- weakness
- headache
- fast heartbeat
- feeling jittery
Adverse Reactions
While using Rybelsus tablets, the most common adverse reactions are:
- nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- abdominal pain
- constipation
Other severe allergic reactions could include one or more of the following symptoms:
- Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- A problem breathing or swallowing.
- Severe rash or itching.
- Fainting or feeling dizzy.
- Very rapid heartbeat.
Storage of Rybelsus Tablets
- Store Rybelsus tablets in a dry and clean place where the temperature is maintained between 68°F and 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
- Under certain conditions, an excursion is permitted from 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
- Store the Rybelsus tablets in the original bottle.
- Protect the Rybelsus tablets from moisture.
Remember that regular physical exercise is crucial to treating diabetes or managing prediabetes, along with your diet planning, weight management, and medications. Because your cells become more responsive to insulin while you are active, your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can be lowered more successfully. Take your medications regularly and follow up with your healthcare specialist.
