Análise do uso off-label do Ozempic® visando a perda de peso
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2025
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Universidade Metodista de São Paulo
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A obesidade é uma doença crônica associada a diferentes complicações, definida pelo acúmulo de gordura corporal e Índice de Massa Corporal igual ou superior a 30kg/m², que afeta a saúde dos indivíduos e é fator de risco para outras patologias. O tratamento inicial inclui mudanças no estilo de vida, e em determinados casos, o uso de medicamentos. Diante disso, o uso off-label do Ozempic®, indicado para o tratamento do diabetes tipo 2, tem se destacado devido às suas características farmacológicas. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar o uso off-label da semaglutida em indivíduos que buscam a perda de peso. Este trabalho é uma revisão bibliográfica, com trabalhos publicados nas bases indexadas SCIELO e PUBMED utilizando os termos para pesquisa: “semaglutida”, “Ozempic”, “obesidade”, “perda de peso”, “relatos de caso” e “diabetes”. Os estudos analisados neste trabalho indicam que a semaglutida é eficaz na redução do peso corporal, aumento da saciedade e diminuição da ingestão calórica, porém, o uso inadequado pode causar náuseas, vômitos, diarreia, constipação e eventos graves como pancreatite e distúrbios da vesícula biliar. Após a análise de diferentes estudos, foi possível observar que a semaglutida foi eficaz no auxílio à perda de peso, mas que não é sustentada quando ocorre a interrupção da medicação e não há melhora no estilo de vida, o que causa a recuperação de parte do peso perdido. A semaglutida apresenta eventos adversos que devem levados em consideração e por isso o uso deve ser racional, seguro e acompanhado por uma equipe médica, a prescrição deve seguir critérios clínicos definidos e estar associados a mudanças no estilo de vida. Mais pesquisas são necessárias para garantir a segurança a longo prazo.
Obesity is a chronic disease associated with various complications, defined by the accumulation of body fat and a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30 kg/m². It affects individuals’ health and serves as a risk factor for other pathologies. Initial treatment includes lifestyle changes, and in certain cases, the use of medications. In this context, the off-label use of Ozempic®, indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has gained attention due to its pharmacological properties. The objective of this study is to analyze the off-label use of semaglutide in individuals seeking weight loss. This work is a literature review, based on studies published in the indexed databases SCIELO and PUBMED, using the following search terms: “semaglutide,” “Ozempic,” “obesity,” “weight loss,” “case reports,” and “diabetes.” The studies analyzed indicate that semaglutide is effective in reducing body weight, increasing satiety, and decreasing caloric intake. However, inappropriate use may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and serious adverse events such as pancreatitis and gallbladder disorders. After analyzing different studies, it was observed that semaglutide is effective in promoting weight loss; however, this effect is not sustained after discontinuation of the medication if there are no improvements in lifestyle, leading to the regain of part of the lost weight. Semaglutide presents adverse effects that must be considered; therefore, its use should be rational, safe, and supervised by a medical team. Prescription should follow defined clinical criteria and be associated with lifestyle modifications. Further research is needed to ensure long-term safety.
Obesity is a chronic disease associated with various complications, defined by the accumulation of body fat and a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30 kg/m². It affects individuals’ health and serves as a risk factor for other pathologies. Initial treatment includes lifestyle changes, and in certain cases, the use of medications. In this context, the off-label use of Ozempic®, indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has gained attention due to its pharmacological properties. The objective of this study is to analyze the off-label use of semaglutide in individuals seeking weight loss. This work is a literature review, based on studies published in the indexed databases SCIELO and PUBMED, using the following search terms: “semaglutide,” “Ozempic,” “obesity,” “weight loss,” “case reports,” and “diabetes.” The studies analyzed indicate that semaglutide is effective in reducing body weight, increasing satiety, and decreasing caloric intake. However, inappropriate use may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and serious adverse events such as pancreatitis and gallbladder disorders. After analyzing different studies, it was observed that semaglutide is effective in promoting weight loss; however, this effect is not sustained after discontinuation of the medication if there are no improvements in lifestyle, leading to the regain of part of the lost weight. Semaglutide presents adverse effects that must be considered; therefore, its use should be rational, safe, and supervised by a medical team. Prescription should follow defined clinical criteria and be associated with lifestyle modifications. Further research is needed to ensure long-term safety.
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Semaglutida, Ozempic®, Perda de peso, Obesidade, Diabetes, Relato de caso, Semaglutide, Weight loss, Obesity, Case report
