Victoza Injection Pen

Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in the children above 10 years and adult. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes occurs when a hormone released by the pancreas to lower blood glucose called 'insulin' is secreted but unable to get utilized by our body's cell to produce energy.  

Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml contains Liraglutide a recombinant Deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA) which works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meal) and decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes. Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml also slows stomach emptying time, thereby decreasing appetite and promotes weight loss in an individual. 

Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml is administered in the form of injection under the skin, i.e. subcutaneously (SC). Some common side effects of Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, stomach upset, constipation, headache, feeling tired, rash, and dizziness. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor. 

Before starting Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), and stomach disorders like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying). Do not take or stop this medicine, if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Do not concurrently use Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml with prandial insulin (mealtime insulin). It is advised to limit your alcohol intake while using Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml to avoid low blood sugar levels further. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml.

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus 

Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains ‘Liraglutide’. It is a recombinant DNA (rDNA) that mimics the action of a natural hormone called Incretin (metabolic hormone, which stimulates a decrease in blood glucose levels). It works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meal) and decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes. Victoza Prefilled Pen Injection 3 ml may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Decreased appetite
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Headache
• Feeling tired
• Rash
• Dizziness