Product Details
BUY SAXENDA PEN UK
BUY SAXENDA PEN UK
Saxenda (liraglutide) is a prescription, once-daily injectable medicine for chronic weight management in adults (BMI or
with comorbidities) and children 12+ (over 60kg). It acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, reducing hunger to help manage weight alongside diet and exercise. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
with comorbidities) and children 12+ (over 60kg). It acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, reducing hunger to help manage weight alongside diet and exercise. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Key Details About Saxenda:
- How it Works:Â Saxenda mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1, which regulates appetite receptors in the brain, helping you feel fuller and less hungry.
- Administration:Â It is a daily, subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, typically given in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Dosage starts at 0.6mg and increases weekly to a 3mg maintenance dose to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
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- Side Effects:Â The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and decreased appetite.
- Serious Warnings:Â It has a boxed warning regarding the potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Other serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney injury, and suicidal thoughts.
- Drug Interactions:Â Use caution and consult a doctor if taking insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylureas) due to higher hypoglycemia risks. It should not be used with other GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Additional information
| Dosage | 6mg/ml |
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