Definitions
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- noun A particular
polypeptide analog used in the treatment ofdiabetes
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Victoza, also known as liraglutide, has been launched in Germany, Britain and Denmark with other markets such as Japan set to follow this year.
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In April, a panel of government experts were split, voting 6 to 6, on whether the FDA should approve Victoza, also known as liraglutide, in the face of evidence it caused cancerous thyroid tumors in rats and mice.
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The Danish drugmaker said Victoza, also known as liraglutide, is meant to help lower blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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The Danish drugmaker said Victoza, also known as liraglutide, is meant to help lower blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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The Danish drugmaker said Victoza, also known as liraglutide, is meant to help lower blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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A study of liraglutide, which is marketed as Victoza and given by injection, suggests that it can promote help obese patients to avoid the onset of type 2 diabetes.
WN.com - Articles related to Doctors have less respect for obese patients: Study 2009
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The new drug, called liraglutide, help lower blood sugar levels while also causing weight loss.
Blisstree 2009
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The drug's competition would likely include Novo Nordisk's once-daily injection liraglutide, which is currently under FDA review.
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Dr Bray comments that one limitation to the use of drugs such as liraglutide is that they require an injection.
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Dr Bray comments that one limitation to the use of drugs such as liraglutide is that they require an injection.
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