Victoza may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Victoza is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Victoza does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Victoza is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Victoza is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Victoza should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Victoza may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Victoza is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Victoza 6mg/3ml Injection
Introduction
Victoza is a medicine used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. Proper control of diabetes also helps to lower your chances of a...
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Uses of Victoza
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Victoza
Common
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Victoza
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Victoza works
Victoza 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.
What if you forget to take Victoza?
If you miss a dose of Victoza, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Victoza Solution for Injection should be injected under the skin of your abdomen or thigh at the same time everyday. Do not administer intra...
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Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for u...
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Victoza Solution for Injection may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full.
Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain and vomiting.
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 diabetes
Administration
It can be administered once daily at any time of day, independently of meals, and can be injected subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. T...
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Adult Dose
Subcutaneous
Adjunct to Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: Initially, 0.6 mg/day may increase to 1.2 mg/day after 1 wk; and a further increase to 1.8 m...
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Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Do not use in patients with a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to any of the product components. Type 1 DM, diabetic ketoacidosis. Severe ren...
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Mode of Action
Incretin mimetic; analogue of human glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1); acts as GLP-1 receptor agonist to increase insulin secretion in the presence of el...
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