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| Name | Saxenda | Country of origin | South Korea |
| MOQ | 1 box | Package | 3ml |
What is Saxenda® (Liraglutide) used for?
Saxenda® contains the active ingredient Liraglutide, which is available in the market as 2 different brands:
Dosage and How to Use
Saxenda® (Liraglutide) comes in the form of an injectable pen. Make sure that your Saxenda® (Liraglutide) injection appears clear and colourless/almost colourless before use. Do not use it if it has been frozen accidentally. Ensure the needles are suitable for use with the injection.
It is important that you inject the dose the doctor has recommended for you. Taking more than the recommended dose will increase the side effects you experience and may not increase the effect on weight loss. Read the product information leaflet on how to inject this medication.
Saxenda® (Liraglutide) is injected under the skin (this is called a subcutaneous injection) in the stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm as instructed by your health care provider. It is not to be injected into a vein or muscle.
What to do if I missed a dose?
If you forget a dose, use the injection as soon as you remember. However, if it is more than 12 hours since you should have injected this medication, skip the missed dose. Then inject the next dose as usual the following day. Do not inject an extra dose or increase the dose on the following day to make up for the missed dose.
What are the possible side effects of Saxenda® (Liraglutide)?
The most common side effects are nausea and diarrhoea. Some patients may also experience a decrease in appetite, stomach pain, vomiting, or constipation. These side effects often get better in a few days or weeks, hence you are advised to continue taking the medicine. However, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist if the side effects continue or are very serious. You may also experience some mild bruising, pain, irritation, itching and rash at the injection site.
Another common side effect is low blood sugar, especially if Saxenda® (Liraglutide) is used together with other diabetes medicines like sulfonylureas (e.g. Glipizide, Gliclazide). Symptoms of low blood sugar are weakness, dizziness, hunger, sweating, trembling, blurred vision, unsteady walk or fast heartbeat. Inform your doctor if the side effects above become severe and bother you.
You should stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately if you have these symptoms:
Very bad pain in the stomach, abdomen or back area
Nausea or vomiting that does not go away
Fever
What precautions should I take?
Inform your doctor if:
you are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant
you are breastfeeding
you have a heart condition, kidney or liver problem
you have stomach or intestinal problems, gastroparesis (a condition where there is delayed stomach emptying) or inflammatory bowel disease
you have thyroid problem
This drug may cause dizziness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
What other medications and foods should I avoid when taking Saxenda® (Liraglutide)?
It is recommended to limit your intake of alcohol while using Saxenda®.
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