Ozempic for weight loss: Millions of people in India suffer from obesity. Obesity causes many diseases. In such a situation, one should start trying measures to control weight even before it increases. To reduce obesity, people undergo many types of surgeries. Many types of medicines are also available in the market. People also try to reduce their weight by trying some home remedies. There is a good news for those who are troubled by increasing weight and want to reduce obesity. Actually, a medicine has come in the market, which can prove to be very effective in reducing obesity. Let us know what is the name of this drug and how it can be used.
New medicine Ozempic for weight loss
A medicine named Ozempic has been launched in India to reduce obesity. Actually, this medicine is used in diabetes. Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk manufactures it, which has now been launched in India as well. Actually, the number of people suffering from diabetes and obesity in India is not less and it is continuously increasing. In such a situation, this drug which is used by type 2 diabetes patients can now be used for weight loss also.
What will be the price of the medicine?
In India, this medicine will be available in three strengths, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg. Their price has also been fixed separately. Novo Nordisk has kept the lowest price of 0.25 mg dose of Ozempic in India at Rs 2,200, which will be a one-week dose. At the same time, the price of 0.5 mg dose can be Rs 10,170, while the highest price of 1 mg dose will be Rs 11,175. Novo Nordisk had received regulatory approval to import and sell the drug in the country in September itself.
The number of patients with type 2 diabetes in India is second after China. Not only this, the number of people suffering from obesity in the country is also increasing rapidly. In such a situation, it is expected that this drug will prove effective.
How does Ozempic work in weight loss?
Ozempic is an injection given once a week to type 2 diabetes patients. It was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2017 for type 2 diabetes patients. Now this drug has become recognized as a bestseller all over the world. This medicine used in diabetes also contains some elements which control appetite. For this reason, the drug Ozempic is widely used off-label for weight loss.
How does Ozempic work?
Ozempic releases insulin, which controls blood sugar levels. Besides, it also slows down digestion, due to which one does not feel hungry quickly. The stomach feels full for a long time. In such a situation, losing weight can be easy. This medicine is now available in India, which is effective in reducing weight along with diabetes. However, you will not get this without a doctor’s prescription.
