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Victoza TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: liraglutide

Brand name

(ARTG)

: VICTOZA liraglutide (rys) 6mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Glycaemic control,Victoza is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to achieve glycaemic control:,- as monotherapy when metformin is contraindicated or is not tolerated,- in combination with other glucose lowering medicines.,Prevention of cardiovascular events,In patients where Victoza is indicated to improve glycaemic control, Victoza is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in those at high cardiovascular risk, as an adjunct to standard of care therapy (see CLINICAL TRIALS).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear, colourless solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack
  • 10 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack
  • 2 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack
  • 3 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack
  • 5 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient liraglutide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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