Semaxa ( Semaglutide ) tablet

Overview:

Semaxa is an oral prescription medication containing the active ingredient Semaglutide. ¹ It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues) and is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. 

• Type 2 Diabetes Management: It is prescribed as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

• Cardiovascular Protection: Like other oral semaglutide products, it helps reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (such as heart attacks, strokes, or cardiovascular death) in patients with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease.

• Weight Management (Secondary Benefit): While its primary medical indication is blood sugar control, it commonly aids in weight reduction as a secondary effect due to its influence on appetite and digestion.

  Semaxa mimics the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone released by the body after a meal. It helps control blood sugar through three main mechanisms:

  1. Increases Insulin Production: It signals the pancreas to release more insulin when blood glucose levels are high.

  2. Suppresses Glucagon: It lowers glucagon secretion, preventing the liver from releasing too much unnecessary sugar into your bloodstream.

  3. Delays Gastric Emptying: It slows down the digestive process, keeping food in your stomach longer. This promotes a feeling of fullness and decreases your overall appetite.

Ingredients:  Semaglutide 

Product Type:  tablet

Pack Size:  20s

Company:   Genetics Pharma

Used For: 

• Lowering blood sugar levels (when combined with diet and exercise)

• Reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events (like heart attacks or strokes) in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease

• Weight loss (as a common secondary effect)

How to use:  

• Take it first thing in the morning: Take your tablet as soon as you wake up on an empty stomach.

• Use very little water: Swallow the tablet whole with a small sip of plain water (no more than 4 ounces or 120 ml). Do not use coffee, tea, or juice, as this will prevent the medicine from working.

• Wait before eating: After swallowing the tablet, wait at least 30 minutes before having your first meal, drinking anything else, or taking any other oral medications.

• Do not crush or chew: The tablet must be swallowed completely whole. Splitting or crushing it destroys the special coating needed for absorption.