Liraglutide
Also known as Saxenda · Victoza
The SCALE randomized trial found greater weight reduction with liraglutide plus lifestyle intervention than with placebo plus lifestyle intervention. Product labels differ by indication and eligible population.
- Evidence maturity
- Established record
- Regulatory status
- FDA approved
- Recorded outcomes
- 3
- Indexed sources
- 2
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Summary
A daily GLP-1 receptor agonist with FDA-approved products for weight management and diabetes-related indications.
What is Liraglutide being studied for?
Weight management and type 2 diabetes
How is it thought to work?
Activates the GLP-1 receptor to affect glucose-dependent insulin secretion, glucagon, appetite, and gastric emptying.
Recorded outcomes
3 graded outcomes and 2 sources for Liraglutide.
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Update history
- Editorial review of the profile and its sources.
- Record last updated in the Senzu database.
- Profile first published.