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General Information

What is TYVENZA?
Dosing Schedule
How Tyvenza Works
General Information
Possible Side Effects
Which are the preferred sites for injection administration?

  • Using the pen, Tyvenza (Semaglutide) is injected under the skin of your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Do not inject into a muscle or vein.
  • Change (rotate) your injection site with each injection. Do not use the same site for each injection. If you choose to inject in the same area, always use a different spot in that area.
What should be done if the dose of Tyvenza (Semaglutide) is missed?

If a dose is missed, it should be administered as soon as possible and within 5 days after the missed dose.

If more than 5 days have passed, the missed dose should be skipped, and the next dose should be administered on the regularly scheduled day. In each case, patients can then resume their regular once-weekly dosing schedule.

What should be done to change the dosing day?

The day of weekly administration can be changed if necessary, as long as the time between two doses is at least 3 days (>72 hours). After selecting a new dosing day, once-weekly dosing should be continued.

How to store the Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pen?
  • Store your new, unused Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pens in the refrigerator between 36°F - 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • Store your pen in use for 56 days at room temperature between 59oF to 86oF (15oC to 30oC) or in a refrigerator between 36°F - 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • The Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pen you are using should be disposed of (thrown away) after 56 days, even if it still has Tyvenza injection left in it. Write the disposal date on your calendar.
  • Do not freeze Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection. Do not use Tyvenza injection if it has been frozen.
  • Unused Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pens may be used until the expiration date (“EXP”) printed on the label, if kept in the refrigerator.
  • When stored in the refrigerator, do not store Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pens directly next to the cooling element.
  • Keep Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection away from heat and out of the light.
  • Keep the pen cap on when not in use.
  • Keep Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection and all medicines out of the reach of children.
How to dispose of the Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pen?

Put your used Tyvenza (Semaglutide) injection pen and needle in a sharps disposal container right away after use.

If you do not have a sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:

  • made of a heavy-duty plastic
  • can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to
    come out.
  • upright and stable during use
  • leak-resistant
  • properly labelled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container