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