weight loss medicine
In the last few years, many weight loss medicines and injections have come in the markets around the world. One of these medicines is Ozempic. Which is for diabetes but it is also considered beneficial in weight loss. Now this medicine has come to India also. Novo Nordisk has launched Ozempic in India. Let us know how this medicine is beneficial in weight loss and what will be its price in India.
Ozempic Actually, the job of diabetes is to control it. This medicine reduces appetite and controls sugar level. This medicine contains semaglutide which works like the CLP-1 hormone present in the body. With the medicine, this hormone is produced in balance and the person’s sugar remains under control and appetite also reduces. When a person eats less, calories in the body also start decreasing. A major effect of this comes in the form of weight loss.
What will be the price in India
The price of Ozempic in India will be according to its dosage. The price of 0.25 mg for one week is Rs 2200. The price of a one week dose of 0.5 mg is Rs 2540 and if someone wants to take a dose of 1 mg then its price for seven days is Rs 2800. All these prices are according to the weekly dose. If a person takes the dosage for one month to 6 months, then the price will also increase accordingly. How much dose does a person need? It is given according to his medical history and type of obesity or diabetes. The doctor determines the dosage of the medicine.
Is this medicine for every obese person?
Dr. Ajit Kumar, in the Department of Medicine, GTB Hospital, Delhi, says that it is a good thing that Ozempic has been launched in India, but no person should take this medicine without doctor’s advice. It is not necessary that the medicine will have the same effect on every person. It may also have some disadvantages. People who have serious stomach diseases and whose sugar level is high should avoid taking the medicine. For this it is necessary to consult a doctor.