Rybelsus
Semaglutide tablets for type 2 diabetes. It mimics a gut hormone to release more insulin and slow stomach emptying.
- Categories
- Diabetes Management · Weight Management
- Active ingredient
- Semaglutide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 3mg · 7mg · 14mg
Rybelsus is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Rybelsus depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Rybelsus details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- semaglutide
- Therapeutic class
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
- Known off-label uses
- chronic weight management
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; decreased appetite; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novo Nordisk
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours to 7 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep in original blister pack.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Sulfonylureas; Oral Medications requiring rapid absorption
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
history of medullary thyroid carcinoma; multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2; diabetic ketoacidosis
Serious side effects
acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Semaglutide tablets for type 2 diabetes. It mimics a gut hormone to release more insulin and slow stomach emptying.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates the GLP-1 receptor, boosting glucose-dependent insulin release while slowing stomach emptying and decreasing appetite.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discontinue at least two months prior to a planned pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Rybelsus names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Semaglutide at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.