Victoza's injections contain liraglutide, which helps stimulate insulin release from the pancreas in diabetics.
Victoza injections are used as a contributing factor in controlling blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.
Victoza's injections along with cardiovascular drugs help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Victoza injections are used after consulting a doctor.
You should follow the doctor's instructions on how to use Victosa injections.
The drug is injected beneath the skin, and the places where the Victoza injects include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Victoza is not injected intravenously or intramuscularly.
Victoza is not mixed with insulin.
Victoza injections are used once a day at any time.
It can increase the dose gradually later under the doctor's supervision.
Victoza injections are not used if the product is not clear or discolored.
Nausea.
Diarrhoea.
Constipation.
headache.
Vomiting.
indigestion.
Victoza injections are not used in case of:
Allergy to drug ingredients.
The patient or a family member has suffered from medullary thyroid cancer or type II multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome.
Pregnancy and lactation.
Children.
People with type 1 diabetes.
The doctor should be consulted before using Victoza, especially in the following cases:
Pregnancy and lactation.
Pancreatic, kidney, or liver problems.
Food digestion disorders.