Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection

Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection 3 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30), and children aged 12-17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60 kg) and obesity to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Saxenda® should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased sical activity.

Who should not use Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection?

Do not use Saxenda® if:

• you or any of your family have ever had MTC or if you have MEN 2
• you have had a serious allergic reaction to liraglutide or any of the ingredients in Saxenda®. See symptoms of serious allergic reactions in “What are the possible side effects of Saxenda®?”
• you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Saxenda® may harm your unborn baby

Before taking Saxenda®, tell your health care provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• are taking certain medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists
• have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food
• have or have had problems with your pancreas, kidneys or liver
• have or have had depression or suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Saxenda® passes into your breast milk. You and your health care provider should decide if you will take Saxenda® or breastfeed

How should I use Saxenda®?

• Read the Instructions for Use that comes with Saxenda®
• Inject your dose of Saxenda® under the skin (subcutaneously) in your stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm, as instructed by your health care provider. Do not inject into a vein or muscle
• Change (rotate) your injection site within the area you choose with each injection to reduce your risk of getting lumps under the skin (cutaneous amyloidosis). Do not use the same site for each injection