Biolide Liraglutide 6mg/ml Weight Loss Injection

What is Biolide?

Biolide is a prescription weight management medicine containing liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist commonly referred to as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

Each Biolide pre-filled pen contains 18mg of liraglutide in 3ml of solution, at a concentration of 6mg/ml. The multidose pen can deliver doses of 0.6mg, 1.2mg, 1.8mg, 2.4mg and 3.0mg.

Biolide is intended to be used as part of a broader weight management programme incorporating a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

At MySlimCare, weight management treatment should begin with an appropriate assessment to determine whether medication is suitable for your individual circumstances.

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What is the Active Ingredient in Biolide?

The active ingredient in Biolide is liraglutide.

Liraglutide is an analogue of the naturally occurring human hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). It acts on GLP-1 receptors involved in appetite and food-intake regulation.

Liraglutide is also the active ingredient in other weight-management medicines, including Saxenda. The European Medicines Agency explains that liraglutide can increase feelings of fullness while reducing hunger and food cravings, which can contribute to lower food intake.

European Medicines Agency — Liraglutide information

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How Does Biolide Work for Weight Management?

Biolide works primarily by influencing the body’s appetite-regulation system.

GLP-1 is naturally involved in controlling appetite and food intake. Liraglutide binds to and activates GLP-1 receptors.

This can:

• increase feelings of fullness;
• reduce feelings of hunger;
• decrease food cravings; and
• support lower energy intake.

Biolide’s professional product information states that liraglutide reduces body weight mainly through loss of fat mass.

However, Biolide should not be viewed as a replacement for dietary and lifestyle changes. It is intended to complement a structured weight-management programme.

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Who May Be Eligible for Biolide?

For adults, current Biolide product information indicates its use alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management.

Liraglutide weight-management treatment is generally considered for adults with:

A BMI of 30kg/m² or above

or

A BMI between 27kg/m² and below 30kg/m² where at least one weight-related health condition is present.

Examples can include:

• prediabetes;
• type 2 diabetes;
• high blood pressure;
• abnormal blood lipid levels; or
• obstructive sleep apnoea.

Meeting these general criteria does not automatically mean that treatment is suitable.

Your medical history, current medication and other individual circumstances must be considered.

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How Do You Use Biolide?

Biolide is administered once daily as a subcutaneous injection, meaning that it is injected beneath the skin.

According to the current product information, suitable injection areas include:

• abdomen;
• thigh; or
• upper arm.

Biolide must not be injected into a vein or muscle.

It can be administered at any time of day and independently of meals, although once you have selected a convenient time, using it around the same time each day is preferable.

Always follow the instructions supplied with your medicine and the directions provided by your prescriber or pharmacist.

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What is the Usual Biolide Dosage?

Liraglutide weight-management treatment uses a gradual dose-escalation schedule rather than beginning immediately at the highest dose.

The Biolide pen is capable of delivering:

• 0.6mg
• 1.2mg
• 1.8mg
• 2.4mg
• 3.0mg

The dose is normally increased gradually according to the prescribed treatment schedule.

This gradual approach is used to improve gastrointestinal tolerability.

Do not increase, decrease or otherwise alter your dose without following your prescribed instructions.

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How Long Does Biolide Take to Work?

The response to liraglutide varies between individuals.

Some people may notice changes in appetite before substantial changes in body weight become apparent. Weight management should be assessed over time rather than expecting an immediate result after the first injection.

Clinical studies of the established EU-authorised liraglutide weight-management medicine Saxenda showed meaningful average weight reduction when treatment was combined with diet and physical-activity support, but individual results varied.

Therefore, MySlimCare should not promise a specific amount of weight loss from Biolide.

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What Happens if I Miss a Biolide Dose?

If you forget a dose, follow the instructions contained in the medicine’s patient information or instructions provided by your healthcare professional.

Do not take additional liraglutide simply to compensate for a missed dose unless you have specifically been instructed to do so.

If you are unsure what to do following a missed dose, contact an appropriate healthcare professional.

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What Are the Side Effects of Biolide?

Like all medicines, Biolide can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Gastrointestinal effects are particularly associated with liraglutide.

Commonly reported effects with liraglutide weight-management treatment include:

• nausea;
• vomiting;
• diarrhoea; and
• constipation.

Other adverse effects are possible.

You should read the medicine’s complete patient information before treatment and seek professional advice if you experience side effects that concern you.

Serious Side Effects

Liraglutide also has warnings and precautions concerning less common but potentially serious problems.

For example, GLP-1 therapies have been associated with reports of acute pancreatitis, and gallbladder-related complications have also been monitored with liraglutide treatment.

Seek urgent medical attention when symptoms could indicate a serious reaction rather than relying on website information.

For comprehensive contraindications, warnings and adverse-effect information, refer to the current professional product information:

Biolide 6mg/ml — Summary of Product Characteristics

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Who Should Not Use Biolide?

Biolide is not suitable for everybody.

The current product information lists hypersensitivity to liraglutide or any of the medicine’s excipients as a contraindication and contains additional warnings and limitations for particular patient groups.

Before treatment, make sure you disclose relevant information concerning:

• your medical history;
• existing health conditions;
• medicines and supplements you currently use;
• previous reactions to medicines;
• pregnancy or breastfeeding;
• previous weight-management treatments; and
• other information requested during your assessment.

Do not use another person’s prescription medication or allow another person to use your Biolide pen.

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Can I Use Biolide With Other Medicines?

Your prescriber should know about all medicines you currently take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter products and relevant supplements.

Liraglutide may not be appropriate alongside certain treatments or may require additional consideration depending on your medical circumstances.

Do not combine Biolide with another weight-management medicine or GLP-1 treatment unless specifically instructed to do so by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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Can I Use Biolide During Pregnancy?

Weight-loss medicines are generally not intended to support intentional weight reduction during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding, this should be disclosed during your consultation before treatment is supplied.

Follow the current product information and your healthcare professional’s advice regarding liraglutide and pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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How Should Biolide Be Stored?

Before first use, current Biolide product information specifies storage in a refrigerator at 2°C–8°C.

Do not freeze Biolide.

After first use, the pen can be stored below 30°C or refrigerated at 2°C–8°C, and the cap should remain on the pen to protect it from light.

The in-use shelf life stated in the current product information is one month.

Always follow the storage instructions supplied with your particular medicine.

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What Needles Do I Need for a Biolide Pen?

Appropriate compatible pen needles are required for administering a pre-filled injection pen.

Where available, MySlimCare customers can explore our:

6mm Injection Needles

8mm Injection Needles

Pre-Injection Wipes

Sharps Bins

Used needles should be disposed of safely in an appropriate sharps container rather than ordinary household waste.