Usage

Your doctor will usually instruct you to inject this medication under the skin once a day in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm.

Separately inject liraglutide and insulin if you are also taking insulin. It is not advisable to mix them. Medications may be injected in the same area of the body, but they should not be injected next to each other.

Depending on your medical condition and response to treatment, the dosage will vary. Initially, your doctor will prescribe a low dose to decrease your risk of stomach/abdominal side effects, and gradually increase the dose. To reduce the chance of side effects, ask your doctor if the low dose of liraglutide should be restarted if more than 3 days have passed since your last dose. Make sure you follow your doctor’s instructions.

Check this product visually for particles or discoloration before using. Do not use the liquid if either of these conditions exists. Make sure the injection site is clean before injecting each dose. To avoid problem areas under the skin, it is important to change the injection site every day.

Get the most benefit from this medication by using it regularly. Keep it at the same time each day to make it easier to remember. Follow your doctor’s medication treatment plan, meal plan, and exercise program carefully.

Even if the needle is changed, do not share your pen device. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely.

You should tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse (for example, your blood sugar remains high or increases).