If you’re prescribed Zepbound, your doctor or another healthcare professional will likely give you the first dose in their office. Then they’ll show you or someone else how to inject your doses at ...

Zepbound is a prescription injectable medication that’s used for weight loss. You or a caregiver can administer it as a subcutaneous injection into your stomach or thigh. A caregiver can also ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

The dosage for Gattex(teduglutide) for short bowel syndrome is typically 0.05 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight (mg/kg) once per day. Your dose may vary based on your body weight and ...