Supplied in a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder form to maintain stability, purity, and integrity
Yarasheski KE et al
Even for a well-folded protein, achieving this goal is challenging and requires special techniques, such as X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy
Whitford W, Hawkins I, Glamuzina E, Wilson F, Marshall A, Ashton F, et al
Ophthalmic diseases Severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye, such as: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Iritis, iridocyclitis Chorioretinitis Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis Optic neuritis Sympathetic ophthalmia Anterior segment inflammation Allergic conjunctivitis Allergic corneal marginal ulcers Keratitis 7

If you are prescribed a GLP-1 medication and exhibit any of the following symptoms, you should contact your provider immediately: A lump or swelling in the neck Hoarseness Difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath Severe abdominal pain Before taking GLP-1 medications, you should also discuss the following with your provider: Allergies : Inform your doctor and pharmacist of any allergies you have to semaglutide (including under brand names Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy) or similar medications such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), dulaglutide (Trulicity), exenatide (Bydureon BCise, Byetta), liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza, or in Xultophy) and lixisenatide (Adlyxin, or in Soliqua)