Various factors can cause pancreatitis, such as excessive consumption of alcohol, gallstones, a history of abdominal surgery, consumption of certain medications, smoking, a history of cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis in the family history, raised calcium levels in the blood, or high triglyceride levels in the blood
Starting with lower doses and gradually increasing can help minimize these problems
While determinations are made individually, suitable candidates typically have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition
[1] In the pivotal SUSTAIN clinical trial programme that led to Ozempic's approval, sexual dysfunction or changes in libido were not reported as common adverse effects
Several studies have reported that more than one strategy is needed to address the delivery challenges
- OTC drugs drive accessibility & scale