&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;TextRun SCXW126023696 BCX0&quot; lang=&quot;EN-SG&quot; xml:lang=&quot;EN-SG&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW126023696 BCX0&quot;&gt;Liraglutide&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;TextRun SCXW126023696 BCX0&quot; lang=&quot;EN-SG&quot; xml:lang=&quot;EN-SG&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW126023696 BCX0&quot;&gt;Liraglutide)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;is a prescription medicine in Singapore that uses a prefilled injectable pen for weight management or diabetes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;Liraglutide is similar to a natural hormone known as&amp;nbsp;glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1. It works by&amp;nbsp;controlling&amp;nbsp;areas of your brain that&amp;nbsp;control&amp;nbsp;your appetite. Liraglutide makes you feel&amp;nbsp;fuller, leading to less eating and gradually losing weight.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The medication works by enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon release, and slowing gastric emptying, which collectively help control blood glucose levels and promote weight loss.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Uses of Liraglutide&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;1. Type 2 Diabetes Management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hsa.gov.sg/announcements/new-drug-indication-approvals/new-drug-indication-approval---may-2020&quot;&gt;Liraglutide is used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for Type 2 diabetes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, which includes diet, exercise, and other medications.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It helps lower blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes, such as cardiovascular diseases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;2. Weight Management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Liraglutide, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hsa.gov.sg/announcements/new-drug-indication-approvals/new-drug-indication-approval---may-2022&quot;&gt;which is marketed under another brand name&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, is prescribed for weight management in adults who are overweight or obese and have at least one weight-related condition, such as hypertension or dyslipidemia.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness aids in significant weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Liraglutide &amp;amp; Weight Management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Liraglutide can be used for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/weight-loss&quot;&gt;weight management&lt;/a&gt; in adolescents aged 12 and above who:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Haven&#39;t responded well to diet and exercise alone&amp;mdash;an inadequate response to reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity alone&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have obesity (BMI corresponding to 30.0 kg/m&amp;sup2; or more significant for adults by international cut-off points) and&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Weigh more than 60 kg.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;What is Liraglutide and Semaglutide?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;Both&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;liraglutide and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/semaglutide-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;semaglutide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;medications are agonists at the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, given through injection, and have comparable gastrointestinal side effects. However, each is approved for use with particular symptoms or conditions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Use Liraglutide Pen for Weight Management?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Before initiating weight loss treatment, consult a doctor to see if you&#39;re suitable for Liraglutide. The doctor will also teach you how to use the pen.&amp;nbsp;Liraglutide comes in the form of an injectable pen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Administer your&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Liraglutide&lt;/span&gt; dose beneath the skin (subcutaneously) in either your abdominal area (stomach), upper thigh (leg), or upper arm, following the guidance of your healthcare provider.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Do not inject it into a vein or muscle. To lower the risk of developing skin lumps (cutaneous amyloidosis), vary (rotate) the injection site within your chosen area for each injection. Avoid using the same spot repeatedly.?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Refrain from injecting this medication into your veins or muscles. Furthermore, never share your injection pen with anyone else.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
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&lt;h2 class=&quot;JlqpRe&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;JCzEY ZwRhJd&quot; style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Liraglutide Can:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;aj35ze&quot;&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Effective Blood Sugar Control:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Liraglutide has been shown to significantly reduce HbA1c levels, a key marker of long-term blood sugar control.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Weight Loss:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Clinical trials have demonstrated that &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hsa.gov.sg/announcements/new-drug-indication-approvals/new-drug-indication-approval---may-2022&quot;&gt;Liraglutide aids in weight loss&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, making it an option for overweight or obese individuals.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cardiovascular Benefits:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Studies indicate that Liraglutide reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in people with Type 2 diabetes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Convenient Dosing:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Liraglutide is administered once daily, making it a convenient option for patients.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overweight, Obesity &amp;amp; Other Medical Conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;L3Ezfd&quot; data-ved=&quot;2ahUKEwiOv9iu9PD9AhXxS2wGHYccCBkQuk56BAgXEAI&quot;&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;An abnormal or excessive buildup of body fat is a key indicator of overweight and obesity, which presents serious health risks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As per the World Health Organization (WHO), individuals with a body mass index (BMI)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;above 25 (BMI) are labelled as overweight, and&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;a exceeding 30 (BMI) are categorized as obese.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Obesity is closely linked to the development of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. When the body accumulates too much fat, especially around vital organs like the pancreas and liver, it can lead to insulin resistance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also, obesity is linked to&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/semaglutide-singapore&quot;&gt;weight-related medical problems such as diabetes&lt;/a&gt;, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or breathing problems during sleep (obstructive sleep apnoea).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Losing weight can help reduce the risk of complications from chronic diseases such as stroke&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;heart disease, too.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;When it comes to weight loss, there is no quick fix.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Any good solution would involve a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. If you have existing chronic medical conditions, consult your doctor to find the best solution. Also, read&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/how-to-lose-weight-safely-and-effectively&quot;&gt;ways to lose weight effectively and safely&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;What are the Side Effects?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Common side effects&amp;nbsp;include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;4&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;1&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Nausea&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;4&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;2&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Vomiting&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;4&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Diarrhoea&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;4&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;4&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Constipation&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If&amp;nbsp;any of the above&amp;nbsp;occurs, it&amp;nbsp;will disappear after a few days or weeks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Other side effects may be less common or rare. Consult your doctor to learn more about them.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:160,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who is NOT&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Suitable for Liraglutide?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Before taking Liraglutide, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you&amp;nbsp;are taking certain medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists and have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food or have had problems with your pancreas, kidneys or liver have or have had depression or suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It is not known if Liraglutide passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will use Liraglutide&amp;nbsp;or breastfeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Liraglutide &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;is not suitable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; for&amp;nbsp;individuals with&amp;nbsp;the following&amp;nbsp;medical conditions:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;1&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Severe Heart Failure&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;2&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Kidney Problems&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Severe stomach or gut problems&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;4&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Inflammatory bowel disease&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;5&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Liver problems&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not use&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Liraglutide &lt;/span&gt;if you are:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;1&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Allergic to Liraglutide&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;-&quot; data-font=&quot;Calibri&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;2&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Pregnant or breastfeeding&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where Can I Get Liraglutide in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Liraglutide is available in Singapore through a prescription from healthcare professionals. It can be obtained at hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. As with any medication, following the prescribed dosage and administration instructions provided by your healthcare provider is crucial.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;During your consultation, your doctor will evaluate your health status, weight, and lifestyle to determine if you are a suitable candidate for the Liraglutide.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Liraglutide (Weight Loss & Diabetes) Pen in Singapore

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