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Liraglutide 6 mg/ml Solution for Injection in a Pre-filled Pen

What is Liraglutide and what is it used for?

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  Liraglutide is a medicine used for weight loss. It is similar to a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is released from the intestine after eating. Liraglutide works by acting on receptors in the brain that control appetite, making you feel fuller and less hungry. This may help you eat less food and reduce body weight.

  
  


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  Liraglutide is used for weight loss in addition to diet and exercise in adults aged 18 years and above who have:

  
  
  
  
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    A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or higher (obesity), or

    
    
  
  
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    A BMI of 27 kg/m² to less than 30 kg/m² (overweight) with weight-related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipid levels, or breathing problems during sleep (sleep apnea).

    
    
  
  
  
  

Do not use Liraglutide:

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  If you are allergic to liraglutide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

  
  

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using liraglutide if you:

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  Have severe heart failure

  
  


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  Are aged 75 years or older

  
  


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  Have kidney disease or are on dialysis

  
  


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  Have liver problems

  
  


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  Have severe stomach or intestinal problems causing delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) or inflammatory bowel disease

  
  


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  Have diabetes (do not use liraglutide as a substitute for insulin)

  
  


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  Have or have had pancreatic disease

  
  


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  Experience severe upper abdominal pain, usually worse on the right side under the ribs

  
  


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  Have thyroid disease, including thyroid nodules or enlargement

  
  


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  Experience palpitations or rapid heartbeat during treatment with liraglutide

  
  

Possible Side Effects of Liraglutide

Like all medicines, liraglutide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have been reported rarely in patients using liraglutide. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as breathing difficulties, swelling of the face or throat, or rapid heartbeat.

Cases of pancreatitis have been reported uncommonly in patients using liraglutide.

Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:

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  Severe and persistent abdominal pain that may spread to your back, along with nausea and vomiting, which may be a sign of pancreatitis.

  
  

Very Common Side Effects

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  Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation — these usually disappear after a few days or weeks.

  
  

Other Medicines and Liraglutide

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you:

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  Are taking diabetes medicines called sulfonylureas (such as glimepiride or glibenclamide) or insulin, as you may develop low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your doctor may adjust your dose.

  
  


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  Are taking warfarin or other oral anticoagulants. More frequent blood tests may be required.

  
  

How to Use Liraglutide

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  Treatment begins with a low dose that is gradually increased over the first five weeks.

  
  


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  The starting dose is 0.6 mg once daily for at least one week.

  
  


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  Your doctor will instruct you to increase the dose by 0.6 mg each week until reaching the recommended dose of 3.0 mg once daily.

  
  


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  Once you reach the recommended dose, continue using it as prescribed. Do not increase your dose further.

  
  


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  Your doctor will regularly evaluate your treatment.

  
  

Storage Instructions

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  Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

  
  


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  Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label.

  
  


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  Before first use: Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not freeze.

  
  


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  After first use: The pen can be stored for one month below 30°C or refrigerated (2°C–8°C). Do not freeze.

  
  


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  Keep the pen cap on when not in use to protect from light.

  
  


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  Do not use if the solution is not clear and colorless or nearly colorless.

  
  


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  Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.