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Ozepic: What is it, what it is for, how to use it and side effects

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Ozepic is a medicine indicated for the treatment of non -controlled adult type 2 diabetes when you cannot take metformin or can be used along with other medications to balance blood glucose levels.



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Composed of Semaglutido substance, Ozempic acts by decreasing blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin hormone secretion and decreasing glucagon.

Also read: Semaglutado: What is it for, how to use and side effects

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Ozepic is found in the form of injectable pens in pharmacies and drugstores, being sold through the presentation of a prescription, and should be used with orientation of the endocrinologist.


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Ozepic is indicated for the treatment of non -controlled type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise, having as benefits:

  • Control blood sugar levels;
  • Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease such as infarction or stroke.

Ozepic is usually indicated when the person does not tolerate or has contraindications for the use of metformin or may be part of the treatment of type 2 diabetes along with other medicines.

However, the use of Ozempic should always be done along with a healthy diet and regular exercise, and orientation of the endocrinologist. See how to make a healthy diet.

How does Ozempic work?

Ozepic contains semaglutide, just like Rybelsus and WeGovy, a substance that decreases blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by promoting insulin hormone secretion and decreasing glucagon, only when glucose is high.

Also read: Rybelsus: What is it for, how to take it and side effects

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Ozepic Need Revenue?

Ozepic needs revenue to be bought in pharmacies and drugstores.

To buy Ozepic, it was determined by Anvisa, which will need two recipes of the recipe, and a road will be retained in the pharmacy.

The validity time of Ozempic revenue will be 90 days from the date of prescription signed by the doctor.

Also read: To buy ozempic do I need a prescription?

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Ozempic to lose weight

Although not suitable for weight loss, some diabetic people in Ozempic treatment may lose weight due to the side effect of this medicine.

This is because Ozepic reduces the speed of food digestion, reducing appetite and preference for fat -rich foods and, consequently, reducing calorie intake.

However, Ozepic should not be used to lose weight, as it has no ANVISA authorization for this purpose.

The Anvisa -approved Semaglutida for weight loss is Wegovy. Learn how to use Wegovy.

Also read: 17 Loss Remedies: Pharmacy and Natural

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How to use

Ozepic should be used by applying subcutaneous injection, ie under the skin of the belly, thigh or upper arm, once a week. See how to apply injection under the skin correctly.

The recommended dosage of Ozempic for adults is:

Ozepic injections should be applied on the same day of the week, any time of day, or not of a meal.

Ozempic dose changes should always be made with endocrinologist orientation after evaluating the response to treatment, blood glucose levels and the emergence of side effects.

What to do in case of oblivion

If you forget to apply the weekly Ozempic dose on the right day and time, you can apply it immediately up to a maximum of 5 days of oblivion.

After 5 days of oblivion, you should skip the forgotten dose and continue the weekly scheme as programmed.

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How to apply Ozepic

To properly apply Ozempic, you must follow the following steps:

  1. Remove the cover from the pen;
  2. Place a new needle, threading it right on the tip pen;
  3. Take the internal and outer lid of the needle;
  4. Rotate the top of the pen by selecting the dosage recommended by the doctor;
  5. Insert the needle into the skin, subcutaneous injections, under the thigh skin, belly or upper arm, at an angle of 90º;
  6. Press the pen button until the doses marker has number 0;
  7. Count slowly up to 6 with the button pressed;
  8. Remove the needle from the skin and release the button;
  9. Place the outer lid of the needle and remove the needle;
  10. Place the pen cover.

After application of Ozepic, the needle used should be discarded in resistant containers such as cans or pet bottle, for example, and then taken to injections collection, drugstores, drugstores or health posts.

Care when using Ozepic

When using Ozempic, care should be taken to store it correctly to preserve the semaglutado and the effect of the medicine.

Before starting the use of the pen, it should be stored in the refrigerator, at temperatures between 2nd to 8ºC, being advised not to store at the refrigerator door, as when opening and closing the door, it can cause temperature variations in the ozempic.

During the use of Ozempic, the pen can be stored in the refrigerator or outside the refrigerator at a temperature less than 30ºC, away from heat and light.

In addition, after the use of the Ozepic pen, the validity is 6 weeks and should be discarded after this period.

Do not freeze the ozempic pen and not use if the pen on the pen is frozen.

Possible side effects

The possible most common side effects of ozempic are feeling sick, vomiting, headache and diarrhea.

Ozepic can also cause poor digestion, stomach pain, reflux or heartburn, constipation, belching, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, intestinal gases, gall stone and increased pancreatic enzymes.

In addition, Ozepic can also cause hypoglycemia in people with diabetes, who use or not drugs containing sulfonylurea or insulin.

Less common side effects include alteration in food taste, accelerated heartbeat, pancreatitis, retinopathy, gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction and reactions at the injection site such as purple stain, pain, irritation or itching.

Ozempic Head

The “Ozepic Head” is a popular term that emerged on social networks due to the disproportionate size of the head towards the body in people who use this medicine.

However, Ozepic does not cause the head. This result can emerge in people with more robust or “full” face or heads that, with body weight loss, keep the size of the head, causing this difference.

Ozempic’s face

Another popular term is the “face of Ozempic”, or “Ozepic Face”, which corresponds to aging or facial sagging caused by rapid weight loss due to fat loss and facial muscles.

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Ozepic causes rebound effect?

Ozepic can cause rebound effect, being characterized by gaining the lost weight or even more after the end of treatment.

The rebound effect happens mainly in people who change the dosage or stop using the medicine without the doctor’s guidance.

Also read: Rebound effect: what it is, symptoms, causes (and what to do)

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Who cannot use

Ozepic cannot be used by children or adolescents under 18, people with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use Ozempic either, as it is not yet known if this medicine affects the baby or passes to milk.

People who will have anesthesia surgery, who use herbal medicines or medicines, especially containing varfarin or anticoagulants, should speak with the doctor before using Ozempic.

In addition, if the person or family member has already had thyroid spinal cord carcinoma, or if the person has multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, he should talk to the doctor before using Ozempic.

Common questions about Ozempic

Some common doubts about Ozempic are:

1. What is Natural Ozepic?

“Natural Ozepic” is a popular term that has emerged on social networks to indicate possible natural options, such as Berberina, which promote the same effect of this medicine.

This is because Berberina can complement diabetes treatment, helping to control blood glucose levels when used with medical orientation.

2. What is Super Ozempic?

“Super Ozepic” is a new drug called VK2735 that can help with weight loss, promoting body fat burning up to 5x faster than current medications.

However, this medicine is still in the testing phase and therefore has no date to be sold.

3. What is Ozempic manipulated?

Ozepic manipulated is a version of the original product produced in handling pharmacies.

However, Novo Nordisk, which is the manufacturer of this medicine, said it does not provide or authorizes Semagluters to any handling pharmacy or other manufacturer, and is not authorized and regulated by Anvisa.

Thus, because it is irregular, the manipulated Ozepic has no guarantee of effectiveness, safety and quality, which may cause risk and threat to health.

4. Ozepic causes depression?

So far it has not been identified that Ozempic or other medicines containing semaglutido, cause depression.

However, it is important to always talk to the doctor if it has development or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or any changes in mood or behavior.

5. What are Ozempic breasts?

The “Ozempic Breasts” are signs of sagging that may appear in the breasts of some women as a side effect of this medicine.

This is because rapid body weight loss also causes a loss of fat in the breasts, reducing volume and firmness.

Source: www.tuasaude.com


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