As of January 2022, medical literature and official prescription instructions must provide detailed advice on using Ozempic (semaglutide), especially for transplant patients. However, transplant patients should exercise care when contemplating new medicines, such as Ozempic, owing to possible interactions with immunosuppressive treatments typically administered after transplantation.
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Ozempic is a medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a family of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. These drugs act by increasing insulin production while decreasing blood sugar levels. While Ozempic may help manage diabetes, its safety and effectiveness in transplant patients, especially those on immunosuppressive medication, are unclear.
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