WEGOVY HD (semaglutide)


Drug overview for WEGOVY HD (semaglutide):

Generic name: SEMAGLUTIDE (SEM-a-GLOO-tide)
Drug class: Diet Aids
Therapeutic class: Weight Loss/Gain Agents

Semaglutide, a synthetic, long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (incretin mimetic), is an antidiabetic agent.

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The following indications for WEGOVY HD (semaglutide) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Cardiovascular event risk reduction in obesity
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Weight loss management for obese patient (body mass index 30 or greater)
Weight loss management for overweight patient with weight-related comorbidity


Professional Synonyms:
MASH
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
NASH