LIRAGLUTIDE (LIR a GLOO tide) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medicine may be used with other oral diabetes medicines.

Saxenda (Liraglutide)

This medicine is for injection under the skin of your upper leg, stomach area, or upper arm. You will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed.It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.Overdosage: If you think you've taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Fact Table Formula C172H265N43O51 License US FDA, EU EMA Bioavailability 55% Legal status RX Only Chemical Name Liraglutide Elimination half-life 13 hours Dosage (Strength) 6mg/ml 3ml Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Victoza, Saxenda, others Protein binding Greater than 98% PubChem CID 16134956 MedlinePlus a611003 ChEBI 71193 ATC code A10BJ02 DrugBank DB06655 KEGG D06404 Routes of administration Subcutaneous
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.A test called the HbA1C (A1C) will be monitored. This is a simple blood test. It measures your blood sugar control over the last 2 to 3 months. You will receive this test every 3 to 6 months.Learn how to check your blood sugar. Learn the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and how to manage them.Always carry a quick-source of sugar with you in case you have symptoms of low blood sugar. Examples include hard sugar candy or glucose tablets. Make sure others know that you can choke if you eat or drink when you develop serious symptoms of low blood sugar, such as seizures or unconsciousness. They must get medical help at once.Tell your doctor or health care professional if you have high blood sugar. You might need to change the dose of your medicine. If you are sick or exercising more than usual, you might need to change the dose of your medicine.Do not skip meals. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should avoid alcohol. Many nonprescription cough and cold products contain sugar or alcohol. These can affect blood sugar.Liraglutide pens and cartridges should never be shared. Even if the needle is changed, sharing may result in passing of viruses like hepatitis or HIV.Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.Patients and their families should watch out for worsening depression or thoughts of suicide. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional.
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, breathing problems, fever, chills, loss of appetite, signs and symptoms of low blood sugar such as feeling anxious, confusion, dizziness, increased hunger, unusually weak or tired, sweating, shakiness, cold, irritable, headache, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness, trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine, unusual stomach pain or upset, vomiting

Saxenda (Liraglutide)

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