{"product_id":"victoza-liraglutide-sold-per-pen-6mg-ml","title":"Victoza Liraglutide (Sold Per Pen) 6mg\/ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liraglutide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 x 3ml Pen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE PICTURE MAY DIFFER FROM PRODUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVictoza (Liraglutide)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneric Name:Liraglutide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed: December 7, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVictoza\u003c\/em\u003e brand of liraglutide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults and children at least 10 years old who have type 2 diabetes mellitus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVictoza \u003c\/em\u003eis also used to help reduce the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke in adults who have type 2 diabetes and heart disease. \u003cem\u003eVictoza is not for treating type 1 diabetes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSaxenda\u003c\/em\u003e brand of liraglutide is used together with diet and exercise to help people lose weight when they have certain health conditions. \u003cem\u003eSaxenda\u003c\/em\u003e is for use in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, and for children at least 12 years old who weigh more than 132 pounds (60 kilograms).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaxenda is not for treating type 1 or type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/em\u003e Saxenda is not a weight-loss medicine or appetite suppressant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiraglutide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Victoza (Liraglutide) used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiabetes Type 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight Loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiabetes Mellitus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiabetic Coma (in DM Type II)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiabetic Ketoacidosis (in DM Type II)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardiovascular Risk Reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the most important information I should know about Victoza (Liraglutide)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not use liraglutide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emultiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands); or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not use \u003cem\u003eSaxenda\u003c\/em\u003e if you also use other medicines like liraglutide (albiglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, Byetta, Bydureon, Tanzeum, Trulicity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell your doctor if you have ever had:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estomach problems causing slow digestion;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekidney or liver disease;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehigh triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheart problems;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eproblems with your pancreas or gallbladder; or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(if you use Saxenda) depression or suicidal thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn animal studies, liraglutide caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. \u003c\/em\u003eIt is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses. Ask your doctor about your risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not use Saxenda if you are pregnant.\u003c\/em\u003e Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy, even if you are overweight. Stop using Saxenda and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow your doctor's instructions about \u003cem\u003eusing Victoza if you are pregnant or you become pregnant.\u003c\/em\u003e Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may not be safe to breastfeed while using liraglutide. Ask your doctor about any risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSIDE EFFECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the side effects of Victoza (Liraglutide)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet emergency medical help if you have \u003cem\u003esigns of an allergic reaction: \u003c\/em\u003ehives; fast heartbeats; dizziness; trouble breathing or swallowing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor at once if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eracing or pounding heartbeats;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esudden changes in mood or behavior, suicidal thoughts;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003edehydration symptoms\u003c\/em\u003e--feeling very thirsty or hot, being unable to urinate, heavy sweating, or hot and dry skin;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003elow blood sugar\u003c\/em\u003e--headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003egallbladder or pancreas problems\u003c\/em\u003e--sudden and severe pain in your upper stomach that may spread to your back, nausea, vomiting, fever, jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003esigns of a thyroid tumor\u003c\/em\u003e--swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, feeling short of breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon side effects may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elow blood sugar;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ediarrhea, constipation;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erash;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheadache, dizziness; or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efeeling tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePREGNANCY \u0026amp; BREASTFEEDING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Victoza (Liraglutide) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not use Saxenda if you are pregnant.\u003c\/em\u003e Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy, even if you are overweight. Stop using Saxenda and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow your doctor's instructions about \u003cem\u003eusing Victoza if you are pregnant or you become pregnant.\u003c\/em\u003e Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may not be safe to breastfeed while using liraglutide. Ask your doctor about any risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINTERACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drugs and food should I avoid while taking Victoza (Liraglutide)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNever share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.\u003c\/em\u003e Sharing these devices can allow infections or disease to pass from one person to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use \u003cem\u003eSaxenda \u003c\/em\u003etogether with other weight loss products, diet pills, or appetite suppressants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE GUIDELINES \u0026amp; TIPS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take Victoza (Liraglutide)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Victoza (Liraglutide) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not use Saxenda and Victoza together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiraglutide is injected under the skin at any time of the day, with or without a meal. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself. \u003cem\u003eRead and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.\u003c\/em\u003e Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. \u003cem\u003eDo not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it.\u003c\/em\u003e Call your pharmacist for new medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea. You can easily become dehydrated while using liraglutide. This can lead to kidney failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have low blood sugar \u003cem\u003e(hypoglycemia)\u003c\/em\u003e and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour doctor may prescribe a glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia. Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso watch for signs of high blood sugar \u003cem\u003e(hyperglycemia)\u003c\/em\u003e such as increased thirst or urination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. \u003cem\u003eAsk your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStoring unopened injection pens:\u003c\/em\u003e Refrigerate and use until the expiration date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStoring after your first use:\u003c\/em\u003e Store the pen in a refrigerator or at room temperature and use within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not freeze liraglutide\u003c\/em\u003e, and throw away the medicine if it has become frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a needle only once and then place it in a puncture-proof \"sharps\" container. 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