Liraglutide injectable pens

Patient Drug Information
Liraglutide injectable pens
Weight loss treatment

BPG-LIRA-PEN-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 medication also comes with a medication guide enclosed in the manufacturer's box.

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 Ingredients
  • Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes and 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
  • Check your prescription label for the correct dose prescribed by your medical provider.
  • Inspect liraglutide in the cartridge of the pen. The liquid should be clear, colorless, and free of any particles. If not, do not use the medication. 

• 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.

• Your liraglutide injection pen is a disposable single-patient-use prefilled pen injector that contains 3 mL of liraglutide injection and will deliver doses of 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg or 1.8 mg.
• For detailed instructions on how to inject liraglutide pens, please refer to the instructions for use enclosed in the box with your medication.
• Use as directed by your prescribing provider, as they may tailor your dosing to your individual response.
• You will need to use a new needle for each injection.
• After injecting, dispose of your used needle in a sharps disposal 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.
• Pens should never be shared with another person even if a new needle is applied. Sharing pens may pass infections from one person to another.
• Place the protective cap back on the pen after removal of the needle to ensure safe storage.

• Storage
  • Prior to initial use, store under refrigeration at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C); after initial use, may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature of 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
  • Do not freeze; discard if freezing occurs.
  • Pen should be discarded 30 days after initial use even if some medicine is left in the pen.
  • Keep the pen cap on when your liraglutide injection pen is not in use.
  • Protect from heat and light.
  • 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.
  • Call your doctor right away if you have severe stomach pain, severe back pain, or severe upset stomach or throwing up.

• Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose of the medication, take it as soon as you remember.  Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. If you miss your dose for 3 days or more, call your healthcare provider to talk about how to restart your treatment. 

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.

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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