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Liraglutide
How Liraglutide works
Liraglutide is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down gastric emptying and reduces appetite.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Diarrhoea
Usage
Liraglutide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Liraglutide insulin?Liraglutide is not insulin
Q. what is Liraglutide made from?Liraglutide belongs to the class of drugs called incretin mimetics such as human-glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).It is a synthetic (man-made) hormone which acts like GLP-1
Q. What is Liraglutide used for?It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Q. Is Liraglutide FDA approved?Yes, it is approved by FDA
Q. Is Liraglutide safe?Liraglutide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Liraglutide licensed/ approved with insulin?Liraglutide is licensed/ approved with insulin
Q. Is Liraglutide a biologic?Liraglutide is not a biologic, it is a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1
Q. Does Liraglutide cause weight loss/ weight gain?Liraglutide causes weight loss by reducing hunger and lowering energy intake
Q. How long does Liraglutide take to work?Liraglutide is absorbed in the blood as soon as it is injected and acts immediately.
