Xultophy Prefilled Pen

Uses of Xultophy

Combat diabetes by making use of Xultophy, also known by its generic name Liraglutide. This medicine is used in controlling the blood glucose level and preventing its surge that may cause further health complications involving diabetes mellitus. Right after injecting it into the skin, this long-acting insulin medication begins functioning for a few hours and keeps its frequency for about 24 hours.

Precautions and Warnings

To guarantee that this medicine is safe to consume, speak with your healthcare professional first if you have the following:

• Kidney problems
• Liver disease
• Indigestion
• Pancreatitis
• Gallstones
• Taking insulin

Hypersensitivity can be fatal. If you have known allergy or hypersensitivity to this medicine and its ingredients, avoid it as much as possible. For pregnant women, this medicine can pose harmful effects to you and your child.

Dosage

Xultophy is given as an injection. The usual dose provided to diabetic people is about 10 units to be consumed once on a daily basis.

For continued dosage, the doctor will likely prescribe 16 units of Xultophy to be consumed once on a daily basis. Always follow what the doctor instructed you, especially in administering the injection pen. Failure to follow the instructions will lead to experiencing severe side effects.

Side Effects

Learn the different unwanted or side effects of consuming this injectable pen. These reactions may include:

Common Side Effects:

• Pain at the injection site
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Runny nose

Severe Side Effects:

• Severe headache
• Severe nausea
• Vomiting
• Swollen feet and ankles
• Irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness