
Drug Repurposing: From Diabetes to Weight Loss and Beyond
The article explores drug repurposing, highlighting GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, initially for diabetes, now used for weight loss, cardiovascular health, and more. It also discusses COVID-19 treatments like dexamethasone and baricitinib, and historical examples like raloxifene, thalidomide, BCG vaccine, and Viagra, emphasizing both the benefits and potential risks of using drugs for unapproved conditions.

