Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml, Reduce Blood Glucose Level - 5 Pens

Product Name

• Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml, Reduce Blood Glucose Level & Prevent Diabetes Complications - 5 Pens

Scientific Name

• Liraglutide 6Mg/Ml Injection

Category Of Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• Anti-Diabetic Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Liraglutide

• The primary mechanism of action of liraglutide, as an incretin mimetic hormone or an analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1, is to increase insulin secretion when glucose levels are elevated, decrease glucagon secretion, and delay gastric emptying to lower postprandial glucose levels.

Indications Of Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• Liraglutide is used for weight loss in addition to diet and exercise in adults aged 18 and above who have:

1. a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese)
2. a BMI of 27 kg/m2 and less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) and weight-related health problems (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal levels of fats in the blood, or breathing problems during sleep called ‘obstructive sleep apnoea’).

Method Of Administration Of Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• Before you use the pen for the first time, your doctor or nurse will show you how to use the pen
• You can use Liraglutide at any time of the day, with or without food and drink.
• Use Liraglutide at about the same time each day – choose a time of the day that works best for you.
• The best places to inject are the front of your waist (abdomen), the front of your thighs, or your upper arm.
• Do not inject into a vein or muscle.
• Do not mix Liraglutide up with other medicines that you inject (e.g. insulins).
• Do not use Liraglutide in combination with other medicines that contain GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as exenatide or lixisenatide).
• Your treatment will start at a low dose which will be gradually increased over the first five weeks of treatment.
• When you first start using Liraglutide, the starting dose is 0.6 mg once a day, for at least one week.
• Your doctor will instruct you to gradually increase your dose by 0.6 mg usually each week until you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg once a day.
• Once you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg in week 5 of treatment, keep using this dose until your treatment period ends. Do not increase your dose further.
• Your doctor will assess your treatment regularly.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhea, constipation – these usually go away after a few days or weeks.
2. Problems affecting the stomach and intestines, such as indigestion (dyspepsia), inflammation in the lining of the stomach (gastritis), stomach discomfort, upper stomach pain, heartburn, feeling bloated, wind (flatulence), belching, and dry mouth
3. Feeling weak or tired
4. Changed sense of taste
5. Dizziness
6. Difficulty sleeping (insomnia). This usually occurs during the first 3 months of treatment
7. Gallstones
8. Injection site reactions (such as bruising, pain, irritation, itching, and rash)
9. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The warning signs of low blood sugar may come on suddenly and can include: cold sweat, cool pale skin, headache, fast heartbeat, feeling sick,
10. feeling very hungry, vision changes, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, being nervous, being anxious, confusion, difficulty concentrating and shaking (tremor).

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice For Diabetic Patients

• All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels so it’s important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose the healthier foods that contain carbs and be aware of your portion sizes.
• Eat less salt. Eating lots of salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart diseases and stroke. And when you have diabetes, you’re already more at risk of all of these conditions.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs every day to help keep you healthy.
• You can always try low or zero-calorie sweeteners (also known as artificial sweeteners) to help you cut down sugar for example Steviana Sweetener or Tropicana Slim Sweetener
• Don’t forget to keep moving. Being more physically active goes hand in hand with eating healthier.
• Remember to measure your blood glucose level continuously by using home monitor like Accu-Check, Instant, Blood Glucose Monitor
• Thiozac Capsules & Neurobion Tablets will help you to reduce neuropathy induced by diabetes
• If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, fast heart beating, vision disorders, or difficulty in concentration, it usually helps to eat or drink something containing sugar.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Liraglutide if you:

1. have severe heart failure
2. are 75 years or older
3. have kidney disease or are on dialysis
4. have liver problems
5. have a severe stomach or gut problem which results in delayed stomach emptying (called
6. gastroparesis), or if you have an inflammatory bowel disease.
7. have diabetes, do not use Liraglutide as a replacement for insulin
8. have or have had a disease of the pancreas

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Saxenda 6 Mg/Ml Pen

• store in a refrigerator (2°c – 8°c)
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher suggests diabetes. A blood sugar level of less than 140 mg/dL is normal. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates prediabetes
• Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level of less than 100 mg/dl is normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If it's 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
• Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and the fasting blood sugar level is measured. Then you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.

For More Information About Liraglutide

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Liraglutide
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Liraglutide
• Visit DrugBank.com at Information About Liraglutide