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, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
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.
- Liraglutide helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Liraglutide.
- Inject under the skin of your belly, thighs, or the back of your upper arm.
- Liraglutide may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is within the next 72 hours, then skip the missed dose.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain.
- 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 use Liraglutide if you notice that the pen is damaged, or the medicine does not appear clear and colourless.