MedDataToolVictoza is a medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in people aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes, and it can also lower the risk of serious heart problems in adults with diabetes and heart disease. 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 take it as an injection under the skin once a day, starting with a dose of 0.6 mg for the first week, then increasing to 1.2 mg, and if needed, to a maximum of 1.8 mg after another week. It's important to know that Victoza should not be used if you have a personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers. Additionally, if you are taking insulin, you should inject Victoza separately and not mix them together.
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Uses
- Type 2 diabetes in patients 10 years and older.
- Reduce risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Dosage
Adults start with 0.6 mg daily, increase to 1.2 mg after one week.
If more control is needed, increase to 1.8 mg after another week.
Children start with 0.6 mg daily, can increase to 1.2 mg after one week.
If more control is needed, increase to 1.8 mg after another week.
Inject once daily at any time, regardless of meals.
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Side effects
Common
nauseadiarrheavomitingdecreased appetitedyspepsiaconstipationrisk of thyroid tumors
Serious
pancreatitishypoglycemiarenal impairmenthypersensitivity reactions
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Not for type 1 diabetes.
- Do not use with other liraglutide products.
- Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors.
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.
- Monitor for symptoms of thyroid tumors.
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Drug interactions
- Oral medicationsmay affect absorptionCaution
- Insulin secretagoguesconsider reducing dose to lower hypoglycemia riskCaution
- Insulinconsider reducing dose to lower hypoglycemia risk.Caution
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Medical Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before taking any medication.
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).