Description
Generic Version of Liraglutide Available in India?
Liraglutide is the generic name of the medication and is its international nonproprietary name. Liraglutide is marketed under the brand name Victoza among others.
Liraglutide, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, and chronic obesity. It is a second-line therapy for diabetes following first-line therapy with metformin.[6][8] Its effects on long-term health outcomes like heart disease and life expectancy are unclear. Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 receptor agonist) also known as incretin mimetics. It works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas and decreases excessive glucagon release.
Common side effects include low blood sugar, nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, and pain at the site of injection. Gastrointestinal side-effects tend to be strongest at the beginning of treatment period and subside over time. Other serious side effects may include angioedema, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney problems.
Liraglutide was approved for medical use in the European Union in 2009, and in the United States in 2010. It is available as a generic medication.
Will this product be accessible across all regions of India?
The product – Victoza (Liraglutide) Injection will be available across India on request. Liraglutide is available in all the major cities in India – Delhi, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Pune. To get or place an order from Aark Pharmaceuticals, a pharma distributor in India, please call us at+91 9999156233, You can also make an inquiry by emailing us at sales@aarkpharma.co.in, sales@aarkpharma.com, WhatsApp: +91 9999156233.
