FDA Expands Semaglutide Use for CV, Kidney Risks in T2D, CKD
The latest semaglutide (Ozempic; Novo Nordisk) approval is set to tackle a major need for patients with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), addressing their cardiovascular (CV) and kidney disease risks.
Ozempic Approval Expanded to Include T2D Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The FDA has approved Ozempic (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening and cardiovascular death in those with T2D and CKD.
FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the blockbuster GLP-1 drug that was originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, has now also been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to reduce certain risks associated with chronic kidney disease,
Doctors Can Now Prescribe Ozempic to Reduce Kidney Disease Risks in Diabetes Patients
The FDA has approved popular antiobesity drug Ozempic to help protect patients with type 2 diabetes from kidney disease.
FDA Approves Ozempic to Protect Kidneys in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Doctors already use Ozempic to manage type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of heart disease in patients with diabetes. This move, as reported by The Times, was based on research sh
Novo’s Ozempic Gains US Nod for Kidney Disease, Widening Use
Novo Nordisk A/S’s blockbuster Ozempic won US approval to treat chronic kidney disease in patients who also have type 2 diabetes, further expanding the popular drug’s use.
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to cut risk of diabetic kidney disease progression
The U.S. FDA has approved Novo Nordisk's Ozempic for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression, as well as death due to heart problems in diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD),
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ...
How Long Does Compounded Semaglutide Last in the Fridge? (& How Can I Travel With It?)
Once opened, compounded semaglutide typically lasts 28 days in the fridge. Compounded semaglutide, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, is available from many telehealth ...
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Ophthalmic complications observed in patients taking semaglutide and tirzepatide
The rationale for the study, according to the authors, is that “Nearly 2% of the US population received a prescription for ...
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Case Series Shows Possible Link Between Semaglutide, Ophthalmic Complications
Results from a case series identified a potential association between ophthalmic complications and the rapid correction of hyperglycemia, brought on by patients using either semaglutide or tirzepatide ...
An Ozempic Expert Explains What You Need to Know Before Taking GLP-1 Drugs
Alexandra Sowa's new book The Ozempic Revolution is intended to be the "first comprehensive user guide" to GLP-1 drugs like ...
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A woman regained weight after she stopped taking semaglutide. Now she works 2 jobs to afford it.
A woman who lost 64 pounds on a compounded form of the weight loss drug semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy and Ozempic, started ...
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How semaglutide is transforming kidney disease treatment
Semaglutide is revolutionizing kidney disease treatment for type 2 diabetes patients. Learn how it works and its potential ...
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Phase 2b QUALITY Trial: Enobosarm Significantly Reduces Lean Mass Loss in Patients on Semaglutide
Enobosarm demonstrated a statistically significant benefit in preserving lean mass in patients with overweight or obesity ...