Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Saxenda Injection
Saxenda Injection
| Generic name | liraglutide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | GLP-1 receptor agonist (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) |
| Forms | Injection |
Saxenda is a prescription injection medicine used for weight loss and weight management in adults and in children aged 12 and older who have obesity or are overweight. It is used along with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity. It is given as a once-daily injection under the skin using a pre-filled injection pen.
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