Victoza is an injectable medicine that contains liraglutide in its composition, is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and can be used in combination with other diabetes medications.
When Victoza enters the bloodstream, in addition to controlling blood sugar, it also promotes satiety over a 24-hour period, allowing the individual to reduce the amount of calories consumed daily by 40% and therefore this drug can also be used for weight loss, but with caution and only on the doctor’s recommendation.
- This drug can be purchased from a pharmacy for a price of approximately 200 reais.
- Upon presentation of a prescription.
This medicine is indicated for the continuous treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, in combination with other oral hypoglycaemic agents, such as metformin and/or insulin, when these remedies, combined with a balanced diet and exercise, were not sufficient to achieve the desired results.
The recommended dose is 1 injection of Victoza per day, for as long as your doctor indicates.The initial dose of subcutaneous injection that can be applied to the abdomen, thighs or arm is 0.6 mg daily during the first week, which should be increased.1.2 or 1.8 mg after a medical evaluation.
After opening the container, the medicine should be stored in the refrigerator.Preferably, the injection should be done by a nurse or pharmacist, but it is also possible to do this injection at home.Simply remove the protective caps from the needle, turn the marker at the daily dose indicated on the medicine pack itself, and rotate the marker of the amount indicated by your doctor.
After these precautions, it is recommended to soak a small piece of cotton in alcohol and pass the area where the medicine will be applied to disinfect the area and then only perform the injection. Application instructions can be viewed in the product instructions.
Victoza should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the formula, people under 18 years of age, pregnant women, lactating women, patients being treated for cancer or with renal or digestive impairment.
In addition, it should not be used by patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Victoza are gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain and poor digestion, headache, loss of appetite and hypoglycemia.