The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ozempic for adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The drug is now indicated specifically to treat kidney failure, ...
In 2020, Ozempic was given the green light to reduce the risk of significant cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with Type 2 diabetes and known heart disease.
Victoza reduces the risk of MACE by 11% to 13% in people with established heart disease as well as those with risk factors for heart disease. Ozempic reduces the risk of MACE by 26% risk, but only in ...