Victoza 6mg / 1ml Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet and exercise for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes.
Dosage (summary)
Start with 0.6 mg daily, increase to 1.2 mg after 1 week, max 1.8 mg.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; not recommended.
Key Drug Interactions
- Sulphonylureas
- Insulin
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to liraglutide
- History of pancreatitis
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of pancreatitis
- Avoid dehydration
- Rotate injection sites
Serious warnings
- Risk of pancreatitis
- Hypoglycaemia with sulphonylureas or insulin
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