Compounded Liraglutide Injectable

Patient Drug Information
Compounded Liraglutide Injectable
Weight loss treatment

BPG-LIRAGLUTIDE-PIB-OHAZ02

About your prescription medication: Written information about this medication has been provided for you. Please read this information before you take this medication. If you have questions concerning this medication, a pharmacist is available during normal business hours to answer these questions.

This is a compounded prescription product and has not been approved by the FDA. The FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness or quality of compounded drugs.

Important Information: 

This should only be taken by the patient whose name appears on the prescription label.

Do not use liraglutide if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding.

• Active Ingredient
  • Compounded liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used to aid in weight loss in certain adults
    • Liraglutide’s most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, upset stomach and/or stomach pain, and increased heart rate. Swelling or redness at the injection site may also occur.
    • Some patients may also experience pancreas or gallbladder problems while using liraglutide.  Stop using liraglutide and seek emergent medical care if you have severe abdominal pain, with or without vomiting, that will not subside.
• Directions for Use
  • Inspect your vial before each use. Do not use if the solution contains particles and/or is cloudy or unclear.

• Inject subcutaneously once daily, around the same time each day, with or without meals. You may inject into the abdomen, front of your thigh, or the back of your upper arm. Rotate the site each day. Below is a diagram showing common injection sites.

  

• A subcutaneous injection is an injection into the fatty tissue located just under the skin. To do this, hold the syringe between your index and middle fingers, with your thumb on the plunger, and position it at a 90-degree angle to the skin. Carefully insert the needle all the way into your skin, and slowly push the plunger to inject the medication. Once all the medication has been injected, gently remove the needle from your skin.
• The compounded liraglutide dose is increased gradually to help minimize side effects. Refer to your prescription label for your dosage plan.

• The concentration of your medication may change with a new prescription. Always refer to your prescription label, provider counseling, and dosage plan to ensure you are getting the correct dose. Confirm you have the correct vial for your scheduled dose

• Use as directed by your prescribing provider, as they may tailor your dosing to your individual response.
• After injecting, dispose of your used syringe in a sharps container. If you do not have one, you can use a plastic bin such as an empty milk jug or laundry detergent container.
• Needles are for a single use only and should never be reused or shared with others.
• Withdraw full doses from a single vial. Do not withdraw partial doses from multiple vials to get a full dose. If a vial does not contain enough medication for a full dose, please discard and use a new vial.

• Storage
  • Store your compounded medication in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the packaging provided by the pharmacy until you need it.
  • Protect from freezing and light.
  • Once you have punctured the vial, record the date of opening and discard any remaining medication within the vial after 28 days.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Under certain circumstances a prescription drug’s effectiveness may be affected by exposure to extremes of heat, cold, humidity, or light exposure.

• Precautions and contraindications
  • Do not use liraglutide if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding.
  • Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of the components.
  • Do not use this medication if you have a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 (multiple endocrine neoplasia) syndrome.

• Seek emergent medical care if you have severe stomach pain, severe back pain, or severe upset stomach or throwing up.

• Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
  • If you miss 3 or more doses in a row, reach out to your provider for guidance on how to restart your medication.
  • Check your prescription label for the correct dose prescribed by your medical provider.  

Questions

This written information may not cover all possible information. If you have any questions, contact your pharmacist or medical provider.

You may also report adverse drug event reporting through the FDA website: www.fda.gov/medwatch and phone 1-800-FDA-1088, as well as contacting the 503B company listed on the product label.

A local or a toll-free telephone service is available, staffed by a registered pharmacist, to answer questions about your medication. You can find the number for the pharmacy on the label of your prescription product.

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