Daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes management and weight loss.
TL;DR — Liraglutide is a metabolic & weight peptide with a typical starting dose of 1.8 mg. For a 18 mg vial, add 3 mL bacteriostatic water to yield 6 mg/mL.
Add 3 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 18 mg vial, injecting slowly down the inside wall. Swirl gently; never shake. This yields a concentration of 6 mg/mL.
What is the recommended dose of Liraglutide?
A typical research dose is 1.8 mg. Consult the ASCEND calculator for your specific vial concentration and draw volume.
How many doses are in a Liraglutide vial?
A 18 mg vial reconstituted with 3 mL BAC water yields approximately 10 doses at 1.8 mg each.
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What is the half-life of Liraglutide?
Liraglutide has a half-life of approximately 13 hours, requiring once-daily subcutaneous injection. This shorter half-life compared to semaglutide means missed doses have a greater impact on maintaining plasma concentrations.
Why does Liraglutide require daily dosing when Semaglutide is weekly?
Liraglutide's albumin-binding modification provides a ~13-hour half-life, insufficient for weekly dosing. Semaglutide uses a more extended fatty acid chain enabling a ~7-day half-life. Both are GLP-1 receptor agonists but differ in their molecular engineering.
What injection sites are recommended for Liraglutide?
Administer subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites daily. Injection just before meals is not required; Liraglutide works independently of meal timing.