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Victoza
Victoza Products are primarily used for
About Victoza Products
Uses of Victoza Products
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.
Victoza Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Victoza are Constipation, Decreased appetite, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages).
Patient Concerns about Victoza Products
Frequently asked questions about Victoza Products
Frequently asked questions about 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.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Liraglutide?
You should be aware that Liraglutide may cause serious side effects such as thyroid tumors. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended in patients with personal or family history of thyroid tumors. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice a lump in the neck, hoarseness (abnormal voice change), trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Liraglutide?
The serious side effects of Liraglutide include inflammation (swelling and pain) of pancreas (pancreatitis), severe allergic reactions, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), kidney failure, and gall bladder problems.
Q. What things need to be checked before injecting Liraglutide? How should I inject Liraglutide?
Always look at the Liraglutide solution before injecting it. It should be clear, colorless, and free of particles. Do not use Liraglutide if it is colored, cloudy, thickened, or contains solid particles, or expired. You should inject it below the skin (subcutaneously) and not in vein or muscle. It is important to learn the technique before injecting it yourself.
Q. Can I use other anti-diabetic medicines along with Liraglutide?
Yes, you can use other anti-diabetic medicines but the dose needs to be adjusted. Do not mix other insulins with Liraglutide. It is important to know that, other medicines which have similar mechanism of action should not be used like exenatide or lixisenatide with Liraglutide.
Q. What if I forget to inject a dose?
If you forget to inject a dose, immediately inject the forgotten dose. But, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue with your next dose. Remember not to double the dose.
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