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Victoza Solution for Injection belongs to the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) group of diabetes medicines. It works by helping your body produce insulin and by reducing appetite. It also helps to reduce weight in some people. This medicine should be stored in a refrigerator until you need it but do not freeze it.It is normally injected under the skin once daily. The dose will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of the day with or without food but try to use it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully.Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet and regular exercise as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, indigestion, and constipation. It can also lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) especially if you are also taking other medicines like insulin or sulphonylureas for treatment of diabetes. To prevent this, it is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary candy or glucose candy with you.Before using it, let your doctor know if you have any pancreas or stomach problems or severe dehydration (loss of body water), or diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes characterized by too much acid and ketones in your blood). This medicine may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using this medicine. If you experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar, do not drive, use machinery or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can do them safely.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Victoza
3 ml Solution for Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
Victoza Solution for Injection is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Victoza Solution for Injection.
Victoza Solution for Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Victoza Solution for Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Victoza Solution for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
However, patients should be advised to take precautions to avoid hypoglycemia while driving and using machines, in particular when it is used in combination with a sulfonylurea or insulin.
Victoza Solution for Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Victoza Solution for Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Victoza Solution for Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Victoza Solution for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Victoza Solution for Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
It is advised to take Victoza Solution for Injection once daily at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. Victoza Solution for Injection comes as a solution (liquid) in a prefilled dosing pen to inject subcutaneously (under the skin) in your stomach, thigh, or upper arm.
Always look at the Victoza Solution for Injection solution before injecting it. It should be clear, colorless, and free of particles. Do not use Victoza Solution for Injection if it is colored, cloudy, thickened, or contains solid particles, or expired. You should inject it below the skin (subcutaneously) and not in vein or muscle. It is important to learn the technique before injecting it yourself.
Victoza Solution for Injection is used along with diet and exercise program to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is also used to prevent heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and heart and blood vessel disease.
Yes, you can use other anti-diabetic medicines but the dose needs to be adjusted. Do not mix other insulins with Victoza Solution for Injection. It is important to know that, other medicines which have similar mechanism of action should not be used like exenatide or lixisenatide with Victoza Solution for Injection.
Yes, Victoza Solution for Injection may be used as an add on therapy for weight loss. It may be used along with reduced calorie intake and exercise program for management of weight of obese or overweight patients. However, Victoza Solution for Injection is approved for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.
If you forget to inject a dose, immediately inject the forgotten dose. But, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue with your next dose. Remember not to double the dose.
You should be aware that Victoza Solution for Injection may cause serious side effects such as thyroid tumors. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended in patients with personal or family history of thyroid tumors. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice a lump in the neck, hoarseness (abnormal voice change), trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
The serious side effects of Victoza Solution for Injection include inflammation (swelling and pain) of pancreas (pancreatitis), severe allergic reactions, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), kidney failure, and gall bladder problems.
