SAXENDA 6M ML 1PENS

Description

Saxenda® is a prescription medication containing liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is approved for weight management in:​
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Adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or higher who also have weight-related medical problems, or a BMI of 30 or higher.​

Children aged 12–17 years with a body weight above 60 kg (132 lbs) and obesity.​

💉 How to Use Saxenda®
Administration: Inject subcutaneously (under the skin) into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.​

Timing: Once daily, at any time of day, independent of meals.​

Starting Dose: 0.6 mg daily for one week.​

Titration Schedule:

Week 1: 0.6 mg daily

Week 2: 1.2 mg daily

Week 3: 1.8 mg daily

Week 4: 2.4 mg daily

Week 5 and onward: 3.0 mg daily​

This gradual increase helps minimize side effects