Ozempic It is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes, but has been indicated by some doctors as an aid in weight loss.
The medication, based on semaglutide, gained popularity in the United States for its supposed slimming effect, even becoming the object of jokes.
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Personalities like Elon Musk admitted to using the Ozempic and Wegovy injection (a version with a higher dose for obesity), while rumors circulated in the American press about the use of the drug by Kim Kardashian to lose weight before the MET Gala from 2022.
In Brazil, the situation is less alarming, but the high demand for the medicine is already impacting the commercial chain. Recently, it was reported that there is a shortage of Ozempic in some pharmacies in Fortaleza and the Metropolitan Region (RMF), in Ceará.
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that produces the medicine, confirmed the lack of the medicine in this first quarter of 2023 and stated that restocking should be normalized in the next three months this year.
Ozempic side effects should be evaluated with caution
Although Ozempic may be indicated by doctors as an aid in weight loss, it is important to remember that the use of the drug for this purpose is not approved by Anvisa. Also, the medication can cause side effects that need to be evaluated carefully.
Endocrinologist Claudia Chang, coordinator and professor of the graduate course in Endocrinology at Instituto Superior de Medicina (ISMD), warns of the importance of providing specific guidance on medication.
“Indiscriminate use ends up being very bad. We need to evaluate the patient's response, the clinical segment and also monitor the possible side effects that medication may cause, "she explains.
Novo Nordisk reinforces ethics and approved indication of the drug
Novo Nordisk stressed in a note that it adheres to high ethical standards and regulations, and does not promote or encourage any off-label promotion of its products. The company indicates the use of Ozempic only for the approved indications and according to the medical prescription.
Conclusion
Ozempic is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, but has been indicated by some doctors as an aid in weight loss.
Its popularity in the United States and rumors about its use by personalities contribute to the high demand for the drug in Brazil, which caused a shortage of Ozempic in some pharmacies.
However, the lack of the medicine in Brazilian pharmacies, as reported by the newspaper “O Povo”, is a reminder that the indiscriminate use of any medicine can have negative consequences.
Also, it's important to remember that Ozempic, like any medicine, can have side effects, including nausea, diarrhea, headache, and allergic reactions.
It is essential that people taking the drug follow the doctor's prescription and report any adverse symptoms immediately.