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Composition :

LIRAGLUTIDE-6MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eris Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

8Th Floor, Commerce House Iv, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad 380015 Gujarat, India.
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Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml contains Liraglutide that increases the insulin release from the pancreas after meals when your body has high blood glucose levels. Thus, Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml helps in lowering the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycaemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda.

Your doctor may advise Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with or without other medications to control your blood sugar levels. However, it is advised to avoid simultaneous use of Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with prandial insulin (mealtime insulin). If you are also using insulin, take Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml and insulin injections separately. Please do not mix them. You can inject both injections in the same body region, but the injection sites should not be next to each other.

Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), stomach disorders like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), high cholesterol levels, gallbladder problems, and depression. Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml is contraindicated in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumours in thyroid and parathyroid glands) and personal or family history of thyroid cancer.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Store the unused Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml pen in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. After its initial use, store Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml at room temperature of 15°C to 30°C or in refrigerator and use within 30 days. Do not freeze Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml. Do not use Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml if it is frozen.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects and increase the risk of developing low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Animal studies of Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml showed harmful effects on the foetus. It is advised to use Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml in pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your doctor before starting Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is no sufficient data on how Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml affects breastfeeding. It is safe to seek medical advice before you start Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml if you are lactating.

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Driving

Caution

Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment when prescribed Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases when you are prescribed Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml.

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Children

Caution

Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml is advised to be only used in children above 10 years of age. Your doctor may provide further information on the dosage for your child.

About Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml

Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in the children above 10 years and adult. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes occurs when a hormone released by the pancreas to lower blood glucose called 'insulin' is secreted but unable to get utilized by our body's cell to produce energy.  

Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml contains Liraglutide a recombinant Deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA) which works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meal) and decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes. Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml also slows stomach emptying time, thereby decreasing appetite and promotes weight loss in an individual. 

Some common side effects of Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, stomach upset, constipation, headache, feeling tired, rash, and dizziness. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor. 

Before starting Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), and stomach disorders like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying). Do not take or stop this medicine, if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Do not concurrently use Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with prandial insulin (mealtime insulin). It is advised to limit your alcohol intake while using Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml to avoid low blood sugar levels further. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml.

Uses of Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

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Medicinal Benefits

Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains ‘Liraglutide’. It is a recombinant DNA (rDNA) that mimics the action of a natural hormone called Incretin (metabolic hormone, which stimulates a decrease in blood glucose levels). It works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meal) and decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes. Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

Directions for Use

Injection pen: Inject the medicine subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. Take it preferably with a meal since it lowers the blood sugar levels and may cause gastrointestinal side effects. Store the injection pen in a refrigerator or at room temperature and use it within 30 days. Do not freeze the medicine.Injection/Solution for injection: It will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased appetite
  • Stomach upset
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Feeling tired
  • Rash
  • Dizziness 

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history if you have any heart, kidney or liver diseases, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), stomach disorders like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), high cholesterol levels, gallbladder problems, and depression before starting Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml. Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml is contraindicated in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumours in thyroid and parathyroid glands) and personal or family history of thyroid cancer. Do not concurrently use Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with prandial insulin (mealtime insulin). If you are also using insulin, take Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml and insulin injections separately. Please do not mix them. You can inject both injections in the same body region, but the injection sites should not be next to each other. Do not share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle is changed. It is advised to limit your alcohol intake while using Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml to avoid low blood sugar levels further. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting this medication. Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml is advised to be only used in children above ten years of age and adults. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml:
Coadministration of Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with Gatifloxacin may sometimes affect blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml with Gatifloxacin can cause an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • INSULIN DEGLUDEC
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • PREDNISONE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • METOPROLOL
  • TIMOLOL

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Lyrato Pfs Catridge Injection 3 ml may increase the risk of developing thyroid gland tumour, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC - a type of thyroid cancer). 
  • Never reuse insulin needles and never share needles or insulin pens. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.
  • Eat at regular intervals.
  • Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.
  • Your doctor also guides you on noticing and managing the early symptoms of high/low blood sugar levels.
  • Gastrointestinal side effects can be managed with simple modifications in your lifestyle. These include cutting down on sugars and fatty foods, avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas. 

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