Victoza

It is advised to take Victoza Solution for Injection once daily at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. Victoza Solution for Injection comes as a solution (liquid) in a prefilled dosing pen to inject subcutaneously (under the skin) in your stomach, thigh, or upper arm.

Always look at the Victoza Solution for Injection solution before injecting it. It should be clear, colorless, and free of particles. Do not use Victoza Solution for Injection 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.

Victoza Solution for Injection 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.

Yes, you can use other anti-diabetic medicines but the dose needs to be adjusted. Do not mix other insulins with Victoza Solution for Injection. It is important to know that, other medicines which have similar mechanism of action should not be used like exenatide or lixisenatide with Victoza Solution for Injection.

Yes, Victoza Solution for Injection 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, Victoza Solution for Injection is approved for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.

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.

You should be aware that Victoza Solution for Injection 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.

The serious side effects of Victoza Solution for Injection include inflammation (swelling and pain) of pancreas (pancreatitis), severe allergic reactions, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), kidney failure, and gall bladder problems.