Gamechanger Injection:
In UK , NHS prescribes a weight-loss gamechanger jab to combat obesity. Doctors call it a “Saxender”. Saxenda is the name of the injection.
What’s Saxenda?
Saxenda, a once-a-day injection that you can administer to yourself to help with weight loss, is called Saxenda. It contains Liraglutide, an active ingredient that is very similar to GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone. It works by making it less hungry, slowing down your emptying stomach, and making you feel fuller for longer.
Saxenda can help you lose weight when combined with an active lifestyle, calorie-controlled diet and exercise.
Saxenda weight loss injectables should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Even if you stop taking your medication, exercise and a balanced diet can help you maintain a healthy weight.
What does Saxenda do?
Saxenda (6mg/ml liraglutide) is a self-injectable weight reduction treatment. It contains the active ingredient Liraglutide, which is very similar in function to a naturally occurring hormone found in your body.
GLP-1:
GLP-1 is released naturally from the intestines after a meal to regulate blood sugar and lower glucagon levels. Glucagon, a hormone naturally found in the body, works by blocking insulin’s action. It makes you feel fuller for longer, makes your stomach feel fuller, and reduces hunger pangs.
Gamechanger Injection “Saxenda” Weight Loss :
Saxenda helps you feel fuller for longer periods of time and less hungry. This allows patients to eat less and consequently lose weight. You will lose weight and maintain it over the long term due to a decreased appetite. PrivateDoc will evaluate your personal circumstances and determine if Saxenda is right for you.
When to stop Saxenda?
Saxenda cannot be used to treat weight loss if you have tried and failed with diet and exercise.
After 12 weeks of treatment with 3.0mg daily, you can expect to lose at least 5% of your initial weight. Treatment should be stopped if you do not lose 5% of your initial weight within 12 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria :
Saxenda can only be prescribed by a registered prescriber such as a doctor or pharmacist.
First, you will need to fill out an online consultation form in order to purchase Saxenda online. After this is completed and approved by our registered prescriber, the Saxenda will be dispensed.
Your age must be over 18, and your BMI should be at least 27 (with co-morbidity), or 30+ with no co-morbidity. Co-morbidity refers to a condition that is related to or worsened by obesity, such as knee or back pain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or other health conditions.
Does Gamechager “Saxenda” work?
Gamechanger jab “Saxenda” has been extensively studied in numerous clinical trials to establish its clinical advantages (4 x phase3 trials – SCALE Obesity and Pre-Diabetes; SCALE Diabetes, Sleep Apnoea and Maintenance).
The trials involved a total of 5,358 participants. They lasted 56 to 160 weeks. Saxenda (Liraglutide), which is a weight loss medication, was superior to diet and exercise in overweight and obese patients. People lost 5% to 10% more weight with Saxenda (Liraglutide) than they did with diet and exercise.
How do I use Saxenda?
Saxenda is available in a pre-filled 3ml weight loss injection pen. The pen comes with a clear, colourless, or almost colourless solution. All weight-loss pens come with the correct number of needles for injection. Your Saxenda pre-filled pen should be kept in a refrigerator (between 2 and 8 degC). You can store the pen for up to 1 month at room temperature (2-30degC) or in the refrigerator (2degC-8degC). Keep it out of direct sunlight.
You need to increase your Saxenda dose gradually, at 0.6mg intervals. This will eventually lead you to the maintenance dose of 3mg daily. This is the maximum dose at which Saxenda can be taken. As follows, you can increase your dose:
- 1st week – 0.6mg once daily injection
- 2nd week – 1.2mg once daily injection
- 3rd week – 1.8mg once daily injection
- 4rth week – 2.4mg once daily injection
- 5th week – Maintenance dose of 3.0mg once daily
You can reduce side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and vomiting by gradually increasing the dose. If you are unable to tolerate the side effects of increasing your dose, you should continue with the same dose for at least 2 weeks. You should stop taking the medication if your side effects persist after 2 weeks.
The maximum daily recommended dose of Liraglutide (Liraglutide) is 3.0mg. You should take it every day at the same time.
While you take Saxenda, it is important to continue your current diet and exercise routine.
Follow the instructions of your doctor when using Saxenda. If you’re unsure, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
A single pen lasts 17 days when you start Saxenda. The first pack of five pens lasts six weeks. A pack of five pens lasts for 30 days once you have reached the maintenance dose.
How do I administer my Gamechanger “Saxenda” injection?
Gamechanger jab “Saxenda”, a self-administered intramuscular injection, is administered under your skin. The top three best places to inject are the upper arm, the front of the thigh and the abdomen. It is important to avoid injecting into any veins or muscles.
You should immediately consult a doctor if you accidentally take in more Saxenda than is recommended. Nausea and vomiting may occur, which may need medical attention.
You can forget to take a dose and inject it as soon you remember. This is as long as it’s within 12 hours of when you normally take your dose. If it has been more than 12 hours since Saxenda was last administered, you can skip the dose and inject the next dose at your regular time the next day. To make up for missed doses, do not double or increase your dose. You should not take more than 72 hours (three consecutive days) between doses. Instead, go back to the 0.6mg dose as your starting dose and continue with the treatment in the same way you did when you started it.
What information should PrivateDoc have about me?
You must not use gamechanger injection “Saxenda” If you are:
- Pregnant, nursing or intend to become pregnant.
- Allergic to any ingredient in Saxenda?
- Under 18 or older than 75 years of age
- Diabetic and taking GLP-1-containing medicines (exenatide, lixisenatide)? Or are you suffering from hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose)
- Have severe heart failure
- Are you suffering from liver disease, severe kidney disease, or dialysis?
- Have severe stomach problems or digestive problems, such as gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and inflammatory bowel disease
Gamechanger injection “Saxenda” may not suit you if you have any of these conditions:
- Diabetes
- Pancreas diseases
- Gallstones or inflamed gall bladder
- Thyroid disease, including thyroid nodules or enlargement of the thyroid gland
- A racing heart or heart palpitations are common.
- Mild to moderate liver disease or kidney disease
- You must take anticoagulants like warfarin if you have a condition.
Where do I inject Saxenda?
Saxenda, a self-administered intramuscular injection, is administered under your skin. The top three best places to inject are the upper arm, the front of the thigh and the abdomen. It is important to avoid injecting into any veins or muscles.
What is the cost of Gamechanger Injection “Saxenda”?
Gamechanger injection “Saxenda” is available in a pre-filled 3ml injection pen. It costs 47.50 pounds per/pen for a weight loss pen.
There are five options for purchasing pens:
1 Pen£69
(17 days of treatment on the first course)
2 Pens£139
(3.5 weeks of treatment on the first course)
3 Pens£179
(4.5 weeks of treatment on the first course)
5 Pens£291
(6 weeks on the first course)
10 Pens£475
£47.50 per pen
What side effects can Saxenda cause?
Gamechanger injection “Saxenda”, like all medications, can cause unwanted side effects. Some side effects are milder than others and may cause your treatment to be stopped. Before you start treatment, make sure to read the entire patient information leaflet.
You may feel nauseated or vomiting when you start treatment. It is vital to drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated. Most side effects are mild and will disappear once your body adjusts to the medication. If you experience any side effects, discontinue the medication and consult a doctor.
Side effects of gamechanger jab “Saxenda” may sometimes be severe, such as severe allergic reactions. You should seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: problems breathing, swelling in your throat or face, rapid heartbeat, or trouble swallowing.
Rarely have cases of pancreatic inflammation been reported (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis can be life-threatening and serious. You should stop using Saxenda immediately if you feel any of these side effects.
Side effects include but are not limited to:
Side effects that are very common (may affect more users than one in 10)
- Nausea vomiting is a condition that occurs after the body has adjusted to the treatment.
- Constipation or diarrhoea (will resolve after your body has adjusted to the treatment).
Common side effects (may affect as many as 1-10 users)
- Low blood sugar. Low blood sugar can be a sudden symptom. These symptoms include cold sweat, pale skin, headaches, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, sleepiness, weakness, vision changes, feeling tired, feeling anxious, feeling nervous, being anxious, confusion and shaking (tremor). If you are concerned about low blood sugar, your doctor will advise you on how to treat it.
- Probleme affecting the stomach or intestines: Indigestion (dyspepsia), gastritis (inflammation in the stomach lining), stomach discomfort, stomach pain stomach discomfort, stomach discomfort, stomach pain, stomach bloating, flatulence, belching, dry mouth, and wind.
- Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). This is most common in the first three months of treatment.
- Local reactions to the injection site include bruising and pain, irritation, itching, itching, and rash.
- Feeling tired or weak.
- Taste buds changed
- Dizziness
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic enzymes such as lipase amylase are increasing.
Side effects that are not common (may affect 1 in 100 people)
- Dehydration is more common at the beginning of treatment. It could be caused by being sick, having diarrhoea, or feeling nausea that makes you drink less.
- Thyroid reactions, such as nodules or goitres,
- Pancreatitis
- Allergies such as skin rash and itching
- Feeling generally unwell
- Accelerated pulse rate
- Refrain from emptying the stomach
- Gall bladder inflammation
Rare side effects (may affect 1 in 1000 people)
- Reduction in kidney function
- Acute kidney failure. You may notice a decrease in urine volume, metallic taste and easy bruising.
You can find detailed information about side effects in the Patient Information leaflet.
We use the manufacturer’s information to inform our patients. This information is based upon the most current and relevant evidence.
When will Saxenda start to work?
Patients who are on treatment plans have weight loss goals that they can track in their patient portal. Patients who use ga,echanger injection “Saxenda” should lose at least 5% by the end of week 12.
How much weight will you lose with Saxenda?
After 12 weeks of gamechanger “Saxenda” treatment, set a weight loss goal for qualifying patients. Typically this is at least 5% of their initial weight.
Novo Nordisk funded studies that found Saxenda users lost an average of 18 pounds during their treatment. Over a 56-week period, the studies involved 3700 participants. Participants were required to follow a diet and exercise program that was calorie-controlled, in addition to either the Saxenda or placebo treatments. The average weight loss for the placebo was 6lbs. However, the Saxenda treatment increased this weight loss to 18 1/ 2 lbs over the course of the study.
PrivateDoc will continue to provide support and treatment until you have achieved a healthy body mass index.
How long can I stay on Saxenda?
Long-term treatment is required for obesity, which is a chronic condition. The length of time a patient stays on Saxenda is dependent on many factors. These are discussed with our prescribers at your consultation. You will be able to stop taking the prescription once you have reached a healthy BMI.
