Victoza® at a glance
| Detail | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Liraglutide |
| Maker | Novo Nordisk |
| Approved use | Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise |
| Form and rhythm | Multi-dose pen, injected under the skin once a day |
| Where approved | EU (EMA, 2009) and US (FDA, 2010) |
| Generics | First US generic liraglutide approved in 2024 |
What the label describes
| Step | What the label describes |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0.6 mg once daily; the label says this dosage is intended to reduce gastrointestinal adverse reactions during initial titration and is not effective for glycemic control [1] |
| After one week at 0.6 mg | 1.2 mg once daily [1] |
| If additional glycemic control is required, after at least one week at 1.2 mg | 1.8 mg once daily, the maximum recommended dosage [1] |
Your dose and schedule are set by your prescriber.
From the label to the app
| What the label says | What PepLabo does with it |
|---|---|
| Missed dose: resume the once-daily regimen with the next scheduled dose; no extra dose [1]. | A follow-up arrives 30 minutes after a missed dose time. PepLabo never suggests an extra dose. |
| If more than 3 days have passed since the last dose, the label describes restarting at the starting dosage [1]. | Today shows your last dose and how long ago it was, so a gap of several days is visible at a glance. PepLabo never changes a dose. |
| Rotate injection sites within the same region to reduce the risk of cutaneous amyloidosis [1]. | Each log asks for the site on a front and back body map, and a weekly heat map shows which areas you used. |
| After first use, the pen can be kept for 30 days at room temperature or in the fridge [1]. | Enter the expiry date and PepLabo reminds you a week before and on the day. It does not count days since first use or days out of the fridge. |
What PepLabo does and does not do
| PepLabo does | PepLabo does not |
|---|---|
| Record each dose with the date, time and amount you enter, and the site for injections | Suggest a dose, a schedule change or a medicine |
| Remind you 15 minutes before, at the dose time, and 30 minutes after a missed dose | Tell you what to do after a missed dose; the leaflet and your prescriber do |
| Put check-ins, weight and doses on one timeline | Interpret symptoms or judge progress |
| Keep your records on your phone, with no account needed to track | Use analytics, advertising or tracking SDKs, or write to Apple Health |
| Create a PDF of your dose log for your clinician (Pro) | Replace your clinician or pharmacist |
