MedDataToolLiraglutide is a medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults and children aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes, especially when combined with a healthy diet and exercise. It works by helping your body release insulin when blood sugar is high and slowing down how quickly food leaves your stomach, which helps control blood sugar levels. You will start with a dose of 0.6 mg injected under the skin once a day for a week, then increase to 1.2 mg daily, and if needed, you can go up to a maximum of 1.8 mg daily after another week. It's important to know that liraglutide should not be used if you have a personal or family history of certain thyroid tumors. Additionally, if you are taking insulin, you should inject liraglutide separately and not mix them together.
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Uses
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in pediatric patients aged 10 years and older.
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Dosage
Adults start at 0.6 mg daily for one week, then increase to 1.2 mg.
If more control is needed, increase to 1.8 mg after another week.
Pediatric patients start at 0.6 mg daily for at least one week, then can increase.
Inject once daily at any time, regardless of meals, in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
nauseadiarrheavomitingdecreased appetitedyspepsiaconstipationthyroid tumors
Serious
pancreatitishypoglycemiakidney injurysevere gastrointestinal issues
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors; not for those with a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.
- Risk of pancreatitis; monitor for symptoms.
- May cause hypoglycemia, especially with insulin or sulfonylureas.
- Not recommended for patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
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Drug interactions
- Insulin secretagoguesincreased risk of hypoglycemiaMonitor
- Insulinincreased risk of hypoglycemiaMonitor
- Digoxinreduced absorptionCaution
- Lisinoprilreduced absorptionCaution
- Atorvastatindecreased peak concentration.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).