victoza 6 mg injection

VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) contains the active ingredient Liraglutide, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetics. It is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) helps the body reduce high blood sugar levels, slows down food passage through the stomach, and can help prevent heart disease.

VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) is prescribed when blood sugar levels are not adequately controlled by diet, exercise, and other oral antidiabetic medications such as metformin, pioglitazone, sulfonylurea (e.g., glimepiride, glipizide), or sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) like empagliflozin or dapagliflozin, and/or insulin. The medication acts by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas when blood sugar levels are high. Insulin then moves glucose from the blood into body tissues, where it is utilized for energy. This mechanism helps lower blood sugar levels. Additionally, VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) slows down stomach emptying, resulting in decreased appetite and potential weight loss.

However, VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar and increased respiratory effort), severe stomach or gut problems, inflammatory bowel disease, severe liver disease, or heart failure. It is important to inform your doctor if you have thyroid disease, such as an enlarged thyroid gland, or a history of pancreatic disease such as pancreatitis before using VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED).

It is essential to note that VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you fall into these categories, consult your doctor for alternative treatment options. Additionally, caution should be exercised when using VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) in elderly patients (above 65 years of age), and a doctor’s consultation is advisable before starting the medication.

Common side effects of VICTOZA 6MG/ML PEN (PREFILLED) may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and low blood sugar levels. If you experience any of these symptoms and they worsen or persist, it is important to consult and inform your doctor.