Areas of application

– Diabetes mellitus type 2 (reduced insulin sensitivity)

Dosage and instructions for use

Adults
1 dose
once a week
, regardless of meals, on the same day of the week

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How is it used?
It should only be used by qualified personnel or under their instructions. If you are administering the medicine yourself, your doctor will instruct you in the correct injection technique and supervise you during the first injection.

Duration of use?
The duration of use will be determined by your doctor.

Overdose?
An overdose may cause nausea. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

The general rule is: Pay careful attention to the dosage, especially with infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects or precautions.

The dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor adjusts it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to their instructions.

Contraindications

What speaks against use?

– Hypersensitivity to the ingredients.

Which age group should be considered?
– Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: This medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
– Pregnancy: This medicine must not be used.
– Breastfeeding: This medicine must not be used.

If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.

Side effects

What side effects can occur?

– Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used concurrently with insulin or sulfonylureas (such as glibenclamide, glimepiride)
– Nausea
– Diarrhea
– Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used concurrently with other tablets for diabetes (except sulfonylureas)
– Loss of appetite
– Dizziness
– Complications of retinal disease in diabetes (diabetic retinopathy)
– Vomiting
– Abdominal pain –
Bloating – Constipation – Indigestion – Inflammation of the stomach lining
– Increased reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus (reflux) – Belching – Escape of intestinal gas – Gallstones caused by medication – Tiredness – Increased levels of fat-splitting digestive enzymes (lipases) – Increased levels of an enzyme (amylase) – Weight loss – Hypersensitivity – Distortion of taste (dysgeusia) – Increased heart rate – Acute inflammation of the pancreas – Delayed gastric emptying – Reaction at the injection site. If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist. The information provided here primarily focuses on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.