What Liraglutide is used for:
Liraglutide is used for weight loss in addition to diet and exercise in adults aged 18 and above who have a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or a BMI of 27 kg/m2 and less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) and weight-related health problems (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal levels of fats in the blood or breathing problems during sleep called ‘obstructive sleep apnoea’).
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking liraglutide if you have severe heart failure, are 75 years or older, have kidney disease or are on dialysis, have liver problems, or have a severe stomach or gut problem which results in delayed stomach emptying.
Possible side effects:
These include severe allergic reactions, inflammation of the pancreas, severe and persistent pain in the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. Feeling sick, being sick, diarrhea, and constipation usually go away after a few days or weeks.
How to use Liraglutide:
Your treatment will start at a low dose which will be gradually increased over the first five weeks of treatment. When you first start using Liraglutide, the starting dose is 0.6 mg once a day, for at least one week. Your doctor will instruct you to gradually increase your dose by 0.6 mg usually each week until you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg once a day.
How to store Liraglutide:
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use Liraglutide after the expiry date stated on the pen label. Before first use: store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.
