Liraglutide
Information about Liraglutide
Liraglutide uses
Liraglutide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How liraglutide works
Liraglutide is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.
Common side effects of liraglutide
Constipation, Decreased appetite, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Injection site redness, Dryness in mouth, Gallstones, Increased liver enzymes
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Expert advice for Liraglutide
- Liraglutide helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes.
- Liraglutide should be injected under the skin of your abdomen or thigh at the same time everyday. Do not administer intravenously or intramuscularly.
- Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze it.
- Liraglutide may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain and vomiting.
Frequently asked questions for Liraglutide
Liraglutide
Q. Can Liraglutide be used for weight loss?
Yes, Liraglutide may be used as an add on therapy for weight loss. It may be used along with reduced calorie intake and exercise program for management of weight of obese or overweight patients. However, Liraglutide is approved for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.
Q. Is it better to take Liraglutide in the morning or at night?
It is advised to take Liraglutide once daily at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. Liraglutide comes as a solution (liquid) in a prefilled dosing pen to inject subcutaneously (under the skin) in your stomach, thigh, or upper arm.
Q. What are the other uses of Liraglutide?
Liraglutide is used along with diet and exercise program to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is also used to prevent heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and heart and blood vessel disease.