About this product
Saxenda (liraglutide) Weight Loss Injection Pen 6 Mg/m L in Pakistan
Saxenda® (liraglutide) injection 6 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with obesity or overweight (excess weight) who also have weight related medical problems, and children aged 12-17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60kg) and obesity to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Saxenda® should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. Saxenda® is not recommended for people who also take liraglutide or other medicines called glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 receptor agonists) It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective in children aged 12 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes
Saxenda work:
Saxenda belongs to a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and digestion.
Saxenda helps with weight loss in three main ways:
- It reduces appetite, so you feel less hungry
- It slows the emptying of your stomach, so you feel full for longer
- These effects together help lower your overall calorie intake
Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:
Dose escalation should be followed to reduce the likelihood of gastrointestinal symptoms; dose escalation may be delayed by 1 additional week if necessary:
- Week 1: Inject 0.6 mg subcutaneously once a day
- Week 2: Inject 1.2 mg subcutaneously once a day
- Week 3: Inject 1.8 mg subcutaneously once a day
- Week 4: Inject 2.4 mg subcutaneously once a day
- Week 5: Inject 3 mg subcutaneously once a day
