Liraglutide (Subcutaneous Route)

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Liraglutide (Subcutaneous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Victoza

Description

Liraglutide injection is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. Liraglutide is to be used when diet and exercise do not result in good blood sugar control. This medicine is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
Before Using
DR603169 Portions of this document last updated: July 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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