Semaglutide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes, obesity, weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction. In Pakistan it is available as injections and tablets, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Semaglutide works

Semaglutide copies a natural gut hormone called GLP-1. It helps the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high, lowers glucagon and slows the emptying of the stomach. It also acts on appetite centres in the brain, helping you feel full sooner and eat less.

What is Semaglutide used for?

• Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity
• Weight management
• Cardiovascular risk reduction

Semaglutide is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise, and can also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease. Higher-strength forms are used for long-term weight management in adults with obesity, or who are overweight with weight-related health problems. It is available as an injection and, for diabetes, as a tablet.

Side effects of Semaglutide

Digestive side effects are the most common with Semaglutide, especially when starting or increasing treatment, and include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Reduced appetite
• Tiredness

Seek urgent help for severe, persistent stomach pain that may spread to the back, with or without vomiting, as this can be a sign of pancreatitis. Also report pain in the upper right abdomen, yellow skin, or signs of dehydration.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not use it if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid cancer or a condition called MEN 2.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetic eye disease, kidney problems or a history of pancreatitis, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea, as low blood sugar becomes more likely.
• It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and should be stopped well before a planned pregnancy as advised by your doctor.
• Store unopened pens in a refrigerator and never share pens, even if the needle is changed.
• It is not used for type 1 diabetes, and should be used for weight loss only under medical supervision.

Frequently asked questions about Semaglutide

What is the price of Semaglutide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Semaglutide products currently in stock range from Rs 1,300 to Rs 48,432 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Sematide 0.25mg Injection at Rs 1,300. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Semaglutide are available in Pakistan?

Semaglutide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ozempic (Novo Nordisk), Sematide (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Semma (Horizon Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd) and Sem (Getz Pharma Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Semaglutide?

Yes. Semaglutide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Semaglutide be used during pregnancy?

It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and should be stopped well before a planned pregnancy as advised by your doctor.

Are all Semaglutide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Semaglutide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Semaglutide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 6 products containing Semaglutide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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