medication

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Imcivree

Outline

Name: Deneshia Dawkins

Course: NURS 570 Advanced Pharmacology

Instructor: Dr. Jean Nancy Gordon

Institution: West Coast University

Date: April 3, 2022

Abstract

Imcivree medication is one of the available medications in the treatment of obesity and management of hunger from the genetic conditions of the brain. Imcivree also controls weight by altering the metabolism of the body. Hunger is directly associated with the intake of excess calories, which increases body weight. The medication can be used in children over six years and adults with genetic factors associated with obesity. The use of the medication relies on the understanding of the specific concepts and how the medication works. The paper seeks to explore the effectiveness of Imcivree in reducing body weight and determining the effectiveness of the medication on feelings of hunger.

Introduction

Imcivree is a common drug used to treat obesity (Markham, 2021). The drug's effectiveness is based on how well it has been administered and how its administration is being monitored. The drug is used differently for different populations based on their age. Depending on the dosage of the drug, there are different ways that the body reacts, which determines how well obesity is managed for the person in question. For anyone who has accepted the use of this drug in managing their health, there are some warnings because the drug tends to disrupt some biological processes of the body.

Problem statement

Imcivree has been seen as an effective strategy for tackling obesity. The need to tackle obesity among the population is driven by the health complications that emanate from obesity. This research paper is meant to address what responsible use of Imcivree looks like and what irresponsible use of this drug is. This research paper sheds light on health complications that arise from the use of Imcivree, either as per the dosage prescription or under an overdose scenario.

Literature Review

A. Dosage and administration

1. Dosage among adults

This section sheds light on the Imcivree is administered among adults. To be specific, adults are assumed to be anyone who is above the age of 12 years.

2. Dosage among children

This section addresses the administration of Imcivree among children. The only person considered a child is between 6 years and 12 years. Children five years and below are not necessarily obese because they are still given time to outgrow their infantry bodies.

3. Monitoring the effectiveness of Imcivree

This section covers accountability from the doctors’ side when administering Imcivree to a patient. This is necessary to ensure that a drug is functional and effective in a determined manner. This is also necessary to try and identify if there is any unwanted side effect that the patient could have suffered.

B. Forms of dosages and their strengths

1. Injection

2. Injection tends to be the common type of dosage form used. This section sheds light on how the injection is done and the content of the drug injected into the patient's body.

C. Precautions and warnings to be aware of in using Imcivree

1. Depression

Imcivree is believed to cause a significant amount of depression in the patient. In some extreme cases, some people from suicidal ideation. This section addresses this as a warning and how to help a patient manage such adverse effects of the drug.

2. Disturbed sexual activity of the body

This section sheds light on how sexual activity is often disturbed during the drug's dosage. This enables patients to decide if they will be okay with such disruption.

3. Risk of skin discoloring

To some people, their skin develops some pigments. This section addresses the need to inform the patient of such side effects to get their consent to accept using the drug with full knowledge of the consequences.

D. Use of Imcivree in different types of population

1. Use for pregnant women

There is a need to take care when using Imcivree among pregnant women. This section sheds light on possible dangers and the likely precautions taken (Abbasi, 2021).

2. Use for lactating mothers.

Lactating mothers have a significant threat that they are exposed to as well. This section brings this into context and introduces some necessary precautions (Mahmood & Pettinato, 2021).

E. Conclusion

In conclusion, Imcivree is a common drug used to manage obesity. However, the drug is effective when used carefully among adults and children. The above discussion addresses the effectiveness of the drugs, their dangers, and their use among different populations.

References

Abbasi, J. (2021). Semaglutide’s Success Could Usher in a “New Dawn” for Obesity Treatment. JAMA, 326(2), 121-123.

Mahmood, I., & Pettinato, M. (2021). Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors on the Pharmacokinetics of Peptides: When Is the Assessment of Certain Factors Warranted?. Antibodies, 11(1), 1.

Markham, A. (2021). Setmelanotide: first approval. Drugs, 81(3), 397-403.