This blog post will talk about Saxenda, a prescription drug used to lose weight, and the places where it can be injected. The active ingredient in Saxenda is liraglutide, which acts like the GLP-1 hormone in the body. The GLP-1 hormone controls hunger and food intake, leading to weight loss, which everyone wants.
Saxenda Injection sites
When taking Saxenda, starting with the suggested dose of 0.6 mg daily is essential.
Subcutaneous injections give the medicine just under the skin’s surface. There are three main places where these injections can be shared: the upper arm, the thigh, or the belly.
When choosing where to insert Saxenda, accuracy is paramount. Giving Saxenda at the right place ensures it is absorbed and works best.
Where to put the Saxenda needle in the thigh
For people who want to inject Saxenda into their thighs, the upper and outer thighs, which have a lot of fat, are the best places to go.
Where should I get a Saxenda shot in my arm?
If you want to use the upper arm, focus on the back or side because there is enough fat for subcutaneous administration.
Where to put the Saxenda needle in the stomach
When giving abdominal shots, the best place is about 2 inches away from the navel or belly button to make sure there is enough fat to inject.
How to use the Saxenda pen
- To inject Saxenda, you need to use the Saxenda pen, a tool for precisely controlling the dose.
- You must have clean hands and an injection spot that has been sanitized.
- Move the dose selector to the amount your doctor has told you to take.
- Carefully press the dose button to release the medicine after inserting the needle into the skin.
- If you hold the pen for six seconds, the dose will be entirely administered.
- Carefully remove the needle and put the pen’s cap back on after the shot.
Remember that the NovoFine or NovoTwist tip is thin, short, and often sold separately from the pen.
Changed from Wegovy to Saxenda?
Wegovy is a different weight loss drug that can be prescribed instead of Saxenda.
Its main ingredient is semaglutide, which works like the GLP-1 hormone and is similar to Saxenda.
But Wegovy has a more convenient higher dose of 2.4 mg daily, once a week, instead of Saxenda’s daily schedule.
Talking to your healthcare provider before moving from Saxenda to Wegovy is very important.
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In conclusion
Liraglutide, in the weight-loss drug Saxenda, works like the GLP-1 hormone, affecting hunger and food intake. Care must be taken when injecting it under the skin of the upper arm, thigh, or belly. It is possible to finetune the dose with the Saxenda pen. You can use Wegovy instead of Saxenda; it has a higher amount and uses semaglutide. Before you switch to Wegovy, you should talk to a healthcare professional.
FAQs
Q.1 What size needles do I need for my Saxenda pen?
The tip size that works best with the Saxenda pen is 4 and 8 mm long and 32 gauge in diameter.
Q.2 Are there any places where Saxenda can be given?
No, Saxenda should only be put into the fatty tissue below the skin’s top layer, like the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen.
Q.3 Can I switch from Saxenda to Wegovy without talking to a doctor or nurse?
Unfortunately, it would be best to talk to a doctor or nurse before changing your medication schedule.
Q.4 How long will it take for Saxenda to start working?
Possible changes in body weight might not be seen for a few weeks after taking Saxenda.
Q.5 Can women who are pregnant or nursing take Saxenda?
Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take Saxenda.
Q.6 What are the common side effects of Saxenda?
The most common side effects are feeling sick, diarrhea and trouble going to the bathroom.