Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection Medication Information

Get detailed information on Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection

Pronunciation : LIR-a-GLOO-tide

ICD Code : Y42.3 Therapeutic Classification : Antidiabetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection

International :

Victoza

Why is Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

When should Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).

What is the dosage of Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection?

SC- The recommended initial dose is 0.6 mg per day for one week.

How should Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of type 2 diabetes, alcohol abuse, history of kidney or liver problems, thyroid cancer, pancreas inflammation, gallstones, trouble in digesting food, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Follow the diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

• It may lead to dehydration if diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting occurs; consult with your doctor before taking this medication.

• Monitor calcitonin levels, thyroid ultrasound, fasting blood glucose, or hemoglobin A1c regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Liraglutide [rDNA] Injection?

♦ Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, influenza, urinary tract infection, dizziness, sinusitis, back pain, high blood pressure, rash and pruritus.