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Sema is a non-insulin injection used for weight loss and to lower blood glucose levels. It promotes appetite suppression. Can be used alone or with other medications. It is administered as a weekly injection.
Sema belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists by which it improves (sugar) levels for people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Dosage
Week 1: 0.25 mg once weekly
Weeks 5–8: 0.5 mg once weekly
Weeks 9–12: 1.0 mg once weekly
Weeks 13+: 1.7 to 2.4 mg once weekly (as the target maintenance dose)
Gradual dose escalation is necessary to improve tolerability and limit GI side effects.
Most cycles run for 16–24 weeks depending on goals, response, and budget.
Injection Guidance
You received 1 x 10mg vial, which should last over 10 weeks. The average dosage is 1mg per week, so there are at least 10 doses in the vial, with a maximum of 2mg. However, it’s best to start with a lower dose, typically 0.25mg. Please ensure you understand the difference between mg and ml, as they are not the same.
For example, if you start with 0.5mg per week, during weeks 1 and 2 you'll use 1mg total. Continue with 1mg per week for the following 8 weeks, and in week 10, use the remaining 1.5mg.
To measure 1mg:
The vial contains 10mg of Sema. You will be provided with injection water. Withdraw 1ml of water using the syringe provided and inject it into the vial. The solution will mix automatically (you can follow the video guide). This will give you 10mg of premixed solution with 1ml of water.
Withdraw the mixed solution back into another syringe, which will be marked in 0.1ml increments. To inject 1mg, use just 0.1ml (1/10th of the syringe). Keep the remaining solution in the syringe in the fridge. Each week, inject another 0.1ml. The liquid should last for 10 weeks.
Make sure to replace the needle before each injection. While there are various methods, this is the simplest approach. Please let us know if you need any further assistance.