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Liraglutide

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Description

Liraglutide is an antidiabetic medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adult patients. Patients are advised to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Uses of Liraglutide

What is it prescribed for?

  • Diabetes Type 2

    Liraglutide reduces blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

  • Weight loss

    Liraglutide is used in combination with a calorie-reduced diet and increased physical activity for weight management in obese patients who have at least 1 weight-related condition, i.e., hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Liraglutide

  • Bladder painsevere
  • Loss of appetitesevere
  • Sweatingsevere
  • Nausea and Vomitingsevere
  • Trouble sleepingsevere
  • Runny Nosesevere
  • Diarrheasevere
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Nervousnesssevere
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Liraglutide

Onset of action

The time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is recommended.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Liraglutide

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to liraglutide.

  • Medullary thyroid carcinoma

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma since the safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established for such patients.

  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 since the safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established for such patients.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If a dose of Liraglutide is missed, administer it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - N/A

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Pancreatitis

    severe
    This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with a known history of pancreatitis due to the increased risk of recurrent pancreatitis. Report any symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. to the doctor immediately. Therapy with the medicine may be discontinued based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Thyroid Carcinoma

    severe
    Liraglutide is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of Thyroid Carcinoma since the safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established for such patients.

  • Renal Dysfunction

    moderate
    This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Cardiovascular disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Liver Disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Administer Liraglutide injection with or without food. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is recommended.

General warnings

  • Gastrointestinal blockage

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from gastrointestinal blockage due to the increased risk of severe side effects.

  • Pancreatitis

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of pancreatitis due to the increased risk of recurrent pancreatitis.

  • Thyroid Carcinoma

    - Liraglutide is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of Thyroid Carcinoma since the safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established for such patients.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by increasing the levels of some natural substances. This results in lowering of the blood glucose levels.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Incretin mimetics
Schedule
Schedule H

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