Saxenda (Liraglutide)

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SAXENDA® - Canada Product Information

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Saxenda® (liraglutide) is a medicine used to help adults and some children manage their weight. It contains the active ingredient liraglutide, which is similar to a hormone that occurs naturally in your body and helps control your appetite.

WHO CAN USE SAXENDA®?

Adults:

With a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (obese).

With a BMI of 27 or higher (overweight) and have at least one weight-related health problem (like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol).

Children (aged 12-17):

Weighing more than 132 lbs and have a BMI of 30 or higher (obese).

HOW DOES SAXENDA® WORK?

Saxenda® helps control your appetite, which can lead to eating less and losing weight. It should be used along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

HOW TO USE SAXENDA®

• Saxenda® is given as an injection once daily, at any time of the day, with or without food.
• The injection is usually given under the skin in the stomach area, thigh, or upper arm.
• You should follow the dose escalation schedule provided by your doctor to minimize side effects like nausea.

Dose Escalation Schedule:

• Week 1: 0.6 mg daily
• Week 2: 1.2 mg daily
• Week 3: 1.8 mg daily
• Week 4: 2.4 mg daily
• Week 5 and onwards: 3.0 mg daily (maintenance dose)

MISSED DOSE

If you miss a dose and remember within 12 hours, take it as soon as you remember. If it is more than 12 hours, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take an extra dose or increase the dose to make up for the missed dose.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects:

Nausea

Diarrhea

Constipation

Vomiting

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Serious side effects:

Severe allergic reactions (rash, itching, trouble breathing)

Pancreatitis (severe abdominal pain that doesn’t go away)

Gallbladder problems (pain in your upper stomach, fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Increased heart rate

WHEN NOT TO USE SAXENDA®

If you or your family have a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.

If you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are allergic to liraglutide or any of the other ingredients in Saxenda®.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, as Saxenda® can interact with certain medications.

Do not use Saxenda® if you are also taking another GLP-1 receptor agonist or insulin.

Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels if you have type 2 diabetes.

STORAGE

Store unused Saxenda® pens in the refrigerator .

After first use, you can keep the pen for 30 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Do not freeze Saxenda®. If it has been frozen, do not use it.

Keep the pen cap on when not in use to protect it from light.

SUPPLIED

Saxenda from Canada is packaged as a box of five saxenda 3 mL pens. Saxenda pens have a concentration of 6mg/mL of liraglutide, administering doses in 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg, 2.4 mg, or 3.0 mg. Each Saxenda® pen is for use by a single patient only, do not share the pen.

Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using Saxenda® and inform them of any side effects or concerns you may have. This medication should be used as part of a comprehensive weight management plan that includes diet and exercise.

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Reference: Saxenda® Canada product monograph

Product Video: Saxenda - Buying from Canada

Inject Saxenda® once daily, at any time, with or without food. Start with 0.6 mg, increasing weekly to the maintenance dose of 3.0 mg. Inject under the skin in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. If a dose is missed, resume the next scheduled dose without taking extra.