What is Saxenda used for?
Saxenda (liraglutide) is commonly used for long-term weight management in people who are obese or who are overweight with other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Saxenda may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. saxenda
How does Saxenda work (mechanism of action)?
Saxenda works by reducing appetite and slowing down the movement of food through your body. saxenda for sale usa
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:
Dose escalation should be followed to reduce the likelihood of gastrointestinal symptoms; dose escalation may be delayed by 1 additional week if necessary:
Week 1: Inject 0.6 mg subcutaneously once a day
Week 2: Inject 1.2 mg subcutaneously once a day
Week 3: Inject 1.8 mg subcutaneously once a day
Week 4: Inject 2.4 mg subcutaneously once a day
Week 5: Inject 3 mg subcutaneously once a day
Maintenance dose:
- 3 mg subcutaneously once a day-If maintenance dose is not tolerated, discontinuation is recommended; efficacy for chronic weight management has not been established at lower doses.
What happens if I miss a dose?
If you miss your daily dose of Saxenda, use the dose as soon as you remember. Then take your next daily dose as usual on the following day. Do not take an extra dose of Saxenda or increase your dose on the following day to make up for your missed dose.