Adjunct to reduced-calorie diet & increased physical activity for chronic wt management in adult patients w/ initial BMI of ≥30 kg/m2 or ≥27 kg/m2 to <30 kg/m2 in the presence of at least 1 wt-related comorbidity eg, dysglycaemia (pre-diabetes or type 2 DM), HTN, dyslipidaemia or obstructive sleep apnoea. Adjunct to a healthy nutrition & increased physical activity for wt management in adolescent ≥12 yr w/ obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) or body wt ≥60 kg.
Adult & adolescent ≥12-18 yr Initially 0.6 mg once daily, should be increased to 3 mg once daily in increments of 0.6 mg w/ at least 1 wk interval. Maintenance: 3 mg daily. Max dose: Not to exceed 3 mg.
Not to be inj IV or IM. Not to be used as insulin substitute. Discontinue use if pancreatitis is suspected & if wt loss <5% after 12 wk use. Not recommended in patients w/ CHF NYHA class IV; inflammatory bowel disease, diabetic gastroparesis; patients treated w/ other wt management products; obesity secondary to endocrinological or eating disorders or treatment w/ medicinal products causing wt gain. Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis; preexisting thyroid disease; dehydration. Increased risk of hypoglycaemia w/ sulfonylurea. Monitor heart rate at regular intervals. Avoid fluid depletion. Not to be used in combination w/ another GLP-1 receptor agonist. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Not recommended in severe hepatic & renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min) including ESRD. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr. Not recommended in elderly ≥75 yr.
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