Soliqua 33 µg/mL and 100 units/mL, 50 µg/mL and 100 units/mL Solution for injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
For treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control.
Dosage (summary)
Administer subcutaneously once daily, titrate based on clinical response; max 60 units.
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Oral antidiabetics
- Corticosteroids
- Sulphonylureas
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Hypoglycaemia
- Acute pancreatitis
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
Counselling Points
- Rotate injection sites
- Monitor blood glucose regularly
- Recognize symptoms of hypoglycaemia
Serious warnings
- Risk of pancreatitis
- Hypoglycaemia risk
- Injection site reactions
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