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Liraglutide
FDA-approved daily GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Plain-Language Label Highlights
Brand names: Victoza, Saxenda
Type 2 diabetes (Victoza) and chronic weight management (Saxenda).
A daily injection that mimics a gut hormone to lower blood sugar and reduce appetite.
Thyroid C-cell tumor risk in rodents — avoid with medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2.
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Decreased appetite
- •Headache
- •Pancreatitis
- •Gallbladder disease
- •Kidney injury
- •Low blood sugar (with insulin/sulfonylurea)
- •Medullary thyroid cancer history
- •MEN 2 syndrome
Educational summary of the FDA prescribing information. Not a substitute for the full label or medical advice. Always discuss with a licensed prescriber.
Mechanism of Action
A daily GLP-1 receptor agonist with a fatty-acid side chain that enables albumin binding and ~13-hour half-life. Mechanism mirrors semaglutide at shorter duration: enhanced glucose-dependent insulin release, slowed gastric emptying, and central appetite suppression.
Research Areas
Common Research Protocols
Stepwise dose escalation in approved indications.
Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.
Cited Research
Liraglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes (LEADER)
Significant reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events vs placebo.
Important Considerations
- •FDA-approved; requires prescription and physician oversight.
- •GI side effects, pancreatitis risk, gallbladder events.
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