Saxenda 6mg/mL – 3 Pre-Filled Pens

Saxenda is a prescription weight-management medication containing liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to support weight management in eligible adults and certain adolescents aged 12 years and older.

Saxenda is supplied as a convenient pre-filled injection pen and is administered once daily as directed by a healthcare professional.

HOW DOES SAXENDA WORK?

Liraglutide acts similarly to GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone involved in appetite regulation. Saxenda can help reduce calorie intake by:

• Increasing feelings of fullness
• Reducing hunger and appetite
• Slowing stomach emptying
• Acting on areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation

These effects can make it easier to follow a calorie-controlled eating plan and support gradual weight loss.

DOSAGE

Saxenda is administered once daily by subcutaneous injection. The labeled dose is gradually increased to improve gastrointestinal tolerability:

Week 1: 0.6mg once daily
Week 2: 1.2mg once daily
Week 3: 1.8mg once daily
Week 4: 2.4mg once daily
Week 5 onward: 3.0mg once daily

Use Saxenda exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Individual treatment decisions, including whether to continue treatment, should be made with your prescriber.

BENEFITS

• Supports Weight Loss and Weight Management
• Helps Reduce Appetite and Hunger
• Promotes Increased Feelings of Fullness
• Supports Reduced Calorie Intake
• Convenient Once-Daily Administration
• Designed to Complement Diet and Physical Activity

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects can include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Abdominal discomfort

Saxenda can also cause more serious adverse effects and is not appropriate for everyone. Patients should review its warnings, contraindications, and potential drug interactions with a qualified healthcare professional before treatment.

CONCLUSION

Saxenda 6mg/mL provides a prescription GLP-1 treatment option for eligible patients who require additional support with chronic weight management. When prescribed appropriately and combined with dietary changes and regular physical activity, Saxenda can help reduce appetite, support weight loss, and assist with long-term weight management.

Saxenda should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.