Liraglutide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How Liraglutide works
Liraglutide is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.
Common side effects of Liraglutide
Constipation, Decreased appetite, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)