The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes (PSD), confirmed his campaign promise to distribute generic Ozempic in the public health network. In an interview with CNN Brazil endocrinologist Paulo Lacativa, president of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Rio de Janeiro, explained the features and criteria for prescribing the medication.
“Obesity must be treated as a disease that has serious complications, such as hypertension, diabetes and increased cholesterol, which leads to heart attack, stroke and even certain types of cancer”, highlighted Lacativa.
The expert warned about the need to differentiate between healthy people who want to lose a few pounds and those who actually have a medical condition that justifies the use of the medication. He says semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, is an effective tool for treating both obesity and diabetes.
Prescription and side effects
According to Lacativa, the medication should be prescribed for people with obesity who have already unsuccessfully tried non-pharmacological treatments, such as diet and exercise, and who experience complications.
The endocrinologist highlights that the most common side effects are nausea and vomiting, due to the delay in gastric emptying caused by the medication. Therefore, treatment should begin with low doses, gradually increasing to minimize these effects.
Medical and authority liability
Lacativa highlighted the importance of adequate medical prescription and conscious use of the medication: “The doctor must prescribe according to what is scientific, that is, prove that that treatment will be useful for the patient who is obese and not for a patient who is obese. thin person who just wants to lose a few pounds.”
The expert emphasized the responsibility of medical entities and public authorities to correctly inform the population about the risks and benefits of the medicine, avoiding its indiscriminate and abusive use. He concluded that correct scientific information is essential to protect patients and ensure the appropriate use of medication.
This content was originally published in Doctor explains the use of generic Ozempic in the public health network on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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