Saxenda Pen?
In fact, Saxenda Pen (liraglutide) injection 3 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27). Who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30). And even children aged 12-17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60 kg) and obesity to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. As well, they should use it with a reduction of calorie diet and more physical activity.
Benefits of this product are:
- As well, this producand Victoza® have the same active ingredient, liraglutide, and should not be used together or with other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.
- As well, it is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter medicines, or herbal weight-loss products.
- In addition, this product is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age.
- Besides, it is safe and effective in children aged 12 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes.
So, how to use Saxenda Pen?
- First, attaching the needle.
- Then, checking the Saxenda® flow.
- Also, selecting the dose.
- Next, injecting the dose.
- Removing the needle.
- And disposing of the needle.
In fact, inject your dose of Saxenda® under the skin (subcutaneously) in your stomach area (abdomen). Also upper leg (thigh), or even upper arm, as instructed by your health care provider. Do not even inject into a vein or muscle.
Warnings Of Usage:
- you or any of your family have ever had MTC or if you have MEN 2.
- Also, you are allergic to liraglutide or any of the ingredients in Saxenda®.
- Moreover, you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Saxenda® may harm your unborn baby.
Before taking Saxenda®, tell your health care provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- even are taking certain medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
- have also severe problems with your stomach, such as slower emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food.
- Besides, have or have had problems with your pancreas, kidneys or liver.
- In addition, have or have had depression or suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues.
- are also breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not obvious if Saxenda® passes into your breast milk. You and your health care provider should decide if you will use Saxenda® or breastfeed.
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