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Victoza
Like Byetta®, Victoza® is a human-glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and works by stimulating the beta cells to release insulin only when blood glucose levels are high. Victoza® is for use in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Side effects:
- Headache
- Nausea – most common when first starting Victoza®, but decreases over time in most people.
- Diarrhea
Other information to note:
- It is not known if Victoza® is safe and effective when used with insulin.
- Victoza® is not for people with type 1 diabetes or people with diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Victoza® is not recommended for use in children.
Learn more about Victoza®.
Glucagon
Though not officially part of the list of injectable drugs that can be used daiy, Glucagon makes the list as a vital injectable because it is an emergency treatment. Glucagon is a polypeptide hormone identical to human glucagon that increases blood glucose and relaxes smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract. Glucagon is available in a kit that contains a vial of sterile glucagon and a syringe of sterile diluent.
Side effects:
- Nausea and vomiting may occur, but are also signs of low blood sugar.
- Allergy symptoms such as skin rash and breathing trouble have been reported.
Other information to note:
- Friends and relatives of a person with diabetes should know the symptoms of hypoglycemia and be taught how to administer if necessary.
- Should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed.
Read about administering glucagon here.
SOURCES:
1-National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. What I Need to Know About Diabetes Medication. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/medicines_ez/. (Accessed 07/07/11).
2-PubMed Health. Glucagon. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000691/. (Accessed 6/26/11).
3-PubMed Health. Liraglutide Injection. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004962/ (Accessed 6/26/11).
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