Metabolic

Liraglutide

Saxenda / Victoza

Peptide length
31 amino acids

Acylated peptide analog

Evidence availableEvidence for a defined medicine

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A GLP-1 receptor agonist with regulated diabetes and weight-management products and randomized weight-management evidence.

Family
Incretin analog
Research target
GLP-1 receptor
Molecular form
Acylated peptide analog

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The SCALE trial studied a defined formulation, population and duration. Different liraglutide products have different labeled uses.

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