Liraglutide - What is it used for
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Liraglutide (Victoza®)

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Victoza® Adult, Children

Liraglutide (Victoza®) - What is it for

Liraglutide is used to control diabetes. It works by reducing your feeling of wanting to eat food, hence helping you to lose weight. It also helps to increase the insulin made by your body when your blood sugar is high and decrease the sugar made by your liver.

One ml solution for injection contains 6mg of liraglutide. One pre-filled pen contains 18mg liraglutide.

  • Updated on 5/31/2019 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by Department of Pharmacy National Heart Centre Singapore, PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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