GLP-1

Liraglutide

Also known as Victoza, Saxenda

Liraglutide is a once-daily GLP-1 injection for type 2 diabetes (Victoza) and weight loss (Saxenda) — it curbs appetite and slows how fast your stomach empties.

One-dose burn-down
Half-life
13 h
Tmax
10 h
Bioavailability
55%
Steady state
~3d
Typical dose
0.6 mg

Once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes (Victoza) and weight management (Saxenda).

Mechanism of action

Fatty-acid-acylated GLP-1 analog with albumin binding extending half-life to ~13 h, enabling once-daily dosing.

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FDA Prescribing Information (DailyMed)

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