PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Victoza Solution for Injection 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 heart attack or a stroke.
Victoza Solution for Injection belongs to the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) group of diabetes medicines. It works by helping your body produce insulin and by reducing appetite. It also helps to reduce weight in some people. This medicine should be stored in a refrigerator until you need it but do not freeze it.
It is normally injected under the skin once daily. The dose will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of the day with or without food but try to use it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully.
Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet and regular exercise as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
Before using it, let your doctor know if you have any pancreas or stomach problems or severe dehydration (loss of body water), or diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes characterized by too much acid and ketones in your blood). This medicine may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using this medicine. If you experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar, do not drive, use machinery or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can do them safely.
BENEFITS OF VICTOZA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
HOW TO USE VICTOZA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
HOW VICTOZA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
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Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breast feeding
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Driving
However, patients should be advised to take precautions to avoid hypoglycemia while driving and using machines, in particular when it is used in combination with a sulfonylurea or insulin.
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Kidney
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
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Liver
Use of Victoza Solution for Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
INTERACTION WITH DRUGS
- INSULIN GLARGINE
- INSULIN DEGLUDEC
- LEVOTHYROXINE
- PREDNISONE
- OLANZAPINE
- CIPROFLOXACIN
- PROPRANOLOL
- METOPROLOL
- TIMOLOL