Saxenda Injection

Saxenda Injection is an injection made by Novo Nordisk that contains Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is used for type 2 diabetes and weight management.

Uses of Saxenda Injection

Saxenda Injection is an injection used to improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes, alongside diet, exercise and often other diabetes medicines. It can also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with diabetes and heart disease. A separate product is used, together with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, for weight management in people with obesity.

How Saxenda Injection works

Liraglutide copies GLP-1, a gut hormone released after eating. It helps the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high, reduces the release of glucagon, slows stomach emptying and acts on the brain to reduce appetite, which helps lower blood sugar and body weight.

Possible side effects

Stomach-related side effects are common with Saxenda Injection, especially when starting. They include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Reduced appetite

Seek urgent medical help for severe, persistent stomach pain that may spread to the back, with or without vomiting, as this can be a sign of pancreatitis, or for pain in the upper right abdomen with fever or yellow skin.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer.
• If you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea, your risk of low blood sugar is higher; know the signs and how to treat it.
• Drink plenty of fluids if you have vomiting or diarrhoea, to avoid dehydration and kidney problems.
• Do not use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Store unopened pens in a refrigerator, and never share pens, even if the needle is changed.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Saxenda Injection online in Pakistan

Order Saxenda Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Liraglutide by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.