How is Liraglutide dosed?
For the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the recommended starting dose for patients 10 years and older is 0.6 milligram (mg) injected under the skin once a day for one week. The dose may be adjusted based on blood sugar control. For reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the starting dose for adults is also 0.6 milligram (mg) injected under the skin once a day for one week, with potential increases determined by the doctor. When using liraglutide for weight loss, the dose and dosing schedule are determined by the doctor. Children under 10 years old should consult a doctor for appropriate dosing instructions.
What is the dosage form of Liraglutide?
Liraglutide is available in injection dosage form.
What medications are contraindication with Liraglutide?
Liraglutide should not be used with Victoza. It is also important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any other medicines while using liraglutide. Please consult with a healthcare professional or refer to the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication for a comprehensive list of contraindicated medications.
How is Liraglutide administered?
Liraglutide is administered through injection under the skin of the stomach, thighs, or upper arm. It is important to use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot and to keep track of where you give each shot to ensure proper rotation of injection sites. Do not mix liraglutide with other medications in the same syringe. Use a new needle each time you inject the medicine, and allow it to warm at room temperature before injection.
What are common precautions when taking Liraglutide?
Common precautions when taking liraglutide include:
- Regular visits with your doctor: It is important that your doctor checks your or your child's progress regularly to ensure the medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be necessary to monitor for unwanted effects.
- Avoiding use with Victoza: Do not use liraglutide if you are also using Victoza, as they contain the same medicine.
- Carefully following instructions: Be sure to follow your healthcare team's instructions regarding alcohol consumption, other medicines, and nonprescription products, as these may interact with liraglutide or affect its efficacy.
- Storing used needles safely: Dispose of used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through, and keep it away from children and pets.
- Reporting side effects: Contact your doctor if you experience any side effects, both common and rare, such as pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones, sneezing, stomach cramps, discomfort, or pain, stuffy nose, swollen mouth and tongue, unpleasant taste, urge to have bowel movement, weight loss, bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site. Remember to consult your doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice regarding side effects or other concerns. You may also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.