Liraglutide
- Generic Name
- Liraglutide
- Brand Names
- Saxenda, Victoza, Xultophy
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 204656-20-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 839I73S42A
- Background
Victoza contains liraglutide, a synthetic analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Liraglutide is 97% similar to native human GLP-1, differing primarily by substituting arginine for lysine at position 34. Liraglutide is made by attaching a C-16 fatty acid (palmitic acid) with a glutamic acid spacer on the remaining...
- Indication
Saxenda, a formulation of liraglutide intended for weight loss, is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for chronic weight management in adult patients who are obese (BMI≥30 kg/m), or who are overweight (BMI≥27 kg/m) and have at least one weight-related comorbidity. It is also indicated for chronic weight management in pediatric patients ≥12 years ol...
- Associated Conditions
- Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Associated Therapies
- Chronic Weight Management therapy
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