GLP-1 / MetabolicVerified

Liraglutide

Saxenda · Victoza

A GLP-1 receptor agonist with a fatty-acid chain enabling self-association and albumin binding, studied for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes and for weight management. Its half-life supports once-daily administration.

Category
GLP-1 / Metabolic
Half-life
~13 h, subcutaneous
Common vial
Varies
Reference
Verified
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Half-life

~13 h, subcutaneous. Half-life is an educational pharmacology figure, drawn from public sources, and is not a schedule or dosing instruction.

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Storage & handling

Marketed as ready-to-use multi-dose prefilled pens; refrigerate before first use, then store per label and protect from light.

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References

  • FDA labels: Victoza (2010), Saxenda (2014)

Educational reference only, compiled from public sources. Not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a dosing recommendation, and not a recommendation to use any compound. Many compounds listed are research materials not approved for human use. Consult a qualified professional.