Identification
- Summary
Liraglutide is a GLP-1 analog used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and prevention of cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes.
- Brand Names
- Saxenda, Victoza, Xultophy
- Generic Name
- Liraglutide
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB06655
- Background
Victoza contains liraglutide, a synthetic analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.Label,1 Liraglutide is 97% similar to native human GLP-1, differing primarily by substituting arginine for lysine at position 34.1 Liraglutide is made by attaching a C-16 fatty acid (palmitic acid) with a glutamic acid spacer on the remaining lysine residue at position 26 of the peptide precursor.1 Liraglutide was granted FDA approval on January 25, 2010.4
- Type
- Biotech
- Groups
- Approved
- Biologic Classification
- Protein Based Therapies
Hormones - Protein Chemical Formula
- C172H265N43O51
- Protein Average Weight
- 3751.2 Da
- Sequences
>Liraglutide Sequence (gamma-E-palmitoyl at E21) HAEGTFTSDVSSYLEGQAAKEEFIAWLVRGRG
Download FASTA Format- Synonyms
- Arg34Lys26-(N-ε-(γ-Glu(N-α-hexadecanoyl)))-GLP-1[7-37]
- Liraglutida
- Liraglutide
- Liraglutide (genetical recombination)
- Liraglutide (rDNA origin)
- Liraglutide recombinant
- Liraglutidum
- N²⁶-(hexadecanoyl-gamma-glutamyle)-[34-arginine]GLP-1-(7-37)-peptide
- N²⁶-(N-Hexadecanoyl-L-gamma-glutamyl)-[34-L-arginine]glucagon-like peptide 1-(7-37)-peptide
- External IDs
- NN 2211
- NN-2211
- NN-9924
- NN2211
- NN9924
- NNC 90-1170
- NNC-90-1170
Pharmacology
- Indication
Saxenda, a formulation of liraglutide intended for weight loss, is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for chronic weight management in adult patients who are obese (BMI≥30 kg/m2), or who are overweight (BMI≥27 kg/m2) and have at least one weight-related comorbidity. It is also indicated for chronic weight management in pediatric patients ≥12 years old who weigh ≥60 kg and have an initial BMI corresponding to obesity based on international cut-offs.7
Victoza, a formulation of liraglutide used in diabetes, is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients ≥10 years old with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is also indicated to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adult patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.7
Liraglutide is also available in combination with insulin degludec as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.8
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- Associated Therapies
- Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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Liraglutide is a once-daily GLP-1 derivative for the treatment of type 2 diabetesLabel,2. The prolonged action of liraglutide is achieved by attaching a fatty acid molecule at position 26 of the GLP-1 molecule, enabling it to bind reversibly to albumin within the subcutaneous tissue and bloodstream and be released slowly over timeLabel,2,3. Binding with albumin results in slower degradation and reduced elimination of liraglutide from the circulation by the kidneys compared to GLP-12,3. The effect of liraglutide is the increased secretion of insulin and decreased secretion of glucagon in response to glucose as well as slower gastric emptyingLabel. Liraglutide also does not adversely affect glucagon secretion in response to low blood sugarLabel,2.
- Mechanism of action
Liraglutide is an acylated synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 analogLabel,1,2. Liraglutide is an agonist of the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor which is coupled to adenylate cyclaseLabel. The increase in cyclic AMP stimulates the glucose dependant release of insulin, inhibits the glucose dependant release of glucagon, and slows gastric emptying to increase control of blood sugarLabel,3.
Target Actions Organism AGlucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonistHumans - Absorption
Bioavailability of liraglutide after subcutaneous injection is approximately 55%Label and maximum concentrations are reached after 11.7 hours1.
- Volume of distribution
13LLabel.
- Protein binding
>98%Label.
- Metabolism
Liraglutide is less sensitive to metabolism than the endogenous GLP-1 and so is more slowly metabolized by dipeptidyl peptidase-4 and neutral endopeptidase to various smaller polypeptides which have not all been structurally determined1. A portion of Liraglutide may be completely metabolized to carbon dioxide and water1.
- Route of elimination
6% excreted in urine and 5% excreted in feces1.
- Half-life
Terminal half life of 13 hours1.
- Clearance
1.2L/hLabel.
- Adverse Effects
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There is no clinical significance of race or ethnicity on the safety or efficacy of liraglutideLabel. Geriatric patients do not experience clinically significant differences in pharmacokinetics though patients at an especially advanced age may be more susceptible to adverse effectsLabel. Female patients have reduced clearance of liraglutide but no dose adjustment is necessaryLabel. The risk and benefit of liraglutide in pregnancy must be weighed before prescribingLabel. In animal studies, liraglutide is associated with an increased risk of embryonic death and fetal abnormalities though an HbA1c > 7 is also associated with a 20-25% risk of birth defectsLabel. In animal studies, liraglutide is present in the milk of lactating rats at half the plasma concentration of the mother but these results may not translate to humansLabel. Because it is not known if liraglutide is present in breast milk and the effects on infants are also unknown, the risk and benefit of liraglutide in breastfeeding must be considered before prescribingLabel. Liraglutide was shown to be safe and effective in patients up to 160kg in weight but has not been studied in patients at a higher weightLabel. A patient's weight significantly affects the pharmacokinetics of liraglutideLabel. Liraglutide has not been investigated for use in pediatric patientsLabel. No dosage adjustments are necessary in patients with renal impairment but studies have not been performed in patients with end stage renal diseaseLabel. There are no recommendations on dosage adjustment in patients with hepatic impairment, though caution should still be exercised when prescribing to this populationLabel.
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareAcarbose The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Acarbose is combined with Liraglutide. Acebutolol The therapeutic efficacy of Liraglutide can be increased when used in combination with Acebutolol. Acetazolamide The therapeutic efficacy of Liraglutide can be increased when used in combination with Acetazolamide. Acetohexamide Liraglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Acetohexamide. Acetyl sulfisoxazole The therapeutic efficacy of Liraglutide can be increased when used in combination with Acetyl sulfisoxazole. Acetylsalicylic acid The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Acetylsalicylic acid is combined with Liraglutide. Albiglutide The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Liraglutide is combined with Albiglutide. Alclometasone The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Alclometasone is combined with Liraglutide. Alogliptin The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Liraglutide is combined with Alogliptin. Amcinonide The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Amcinonide is combined with Liraglutide. 
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- Take with or without food.
Products
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Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Saxenda Solution 6 mg / mL Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2015-05-27 Not applicable Canada 
Saxenda Injection, solution 6 mg/1mL Subcutaneous A-S Medication Solutions 2014-12-31 Not applicable US 
Saxenda Injection, solution 6 mg/ml Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU 
Saxenda Injection, solution 6 mg/1mL Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2014-12-31 Not applicable US Saxenda Injection, solution 6 mg/ml Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Saxenda Injection, solution 6 mg/ml Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Victoza Injection 6 mg/1mL Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2010-01-25 Not applicable US Victoza Injection, solution 6 mg/ml Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Victoza Injection, solution 6 mg/ml Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Victoza Solution 6 mg / mL Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2010-05-27 Not applicable Canada - Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Xultophy Liraglutide (3.6 mg / mL) + Insulin degludec (100 unit / mL) Solution Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2018-06-06 Not applicable Canada Xultophy Liraglutide (3.6 mg/ml) + Insulin degludec (100 U/ml) Injection, solution Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Xultophy Liraglutide (3.6 mg/ml) + Insulin degludec (100 U/ml) Injection, solution Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Xultophy Liraglutide (3.6 mg/ml) + Insulin degludec (100 U/ml) Injection, solution Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Xultophy 100/3.6 Liraglutide (3.6 mg/1mL) + Insulin degludec (100 [iU]/1mL) Injection, solution Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-11-21 Not applicable US XULTOPHY 100U/ML+3.6MG/ML ENJEKSİYONLUK ÇÖZELTİ İÇEREN KULLANIMA HAZIR KALEM, 1 ADET Liraglutide (3.6 mg/mL) + Insulin degludec (100 U/mL) Injection Subcutaneous NOVO NORDİSK SAĞLIK ÜRÜNLERİ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. 2020-08-14 Not applicable Turkey 
XULTOPHY 100U/ML+3.6MG/ML ENJEKSİYONLUK ÇÖZELTİ İÇEREN KULLANIMA HAZIR KALEM, 10 ADET Liraglutide (3.6 mg/mL) + Insulin degludec (100 U/mL) Injection Subcutaneous NOVO NORDİSK SAĞLIK ÜRÜNLERİ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. 2020-08-14 Not applicable Turkey XULTOPHY 100U/ML+3.6MG/ML ENJEKSİYONLUK ÇÖZELTİ İÇEREN KULLANIMA HAZIR KALEM, 3 ADET Liraglutide (3.6 mg/mL) + Insulin degludec (100 U/mL) Injection Subcutaneous NOVO NORDİSK SAĞLIK ÜRÜNLERİ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. 2020-08-14 Not applicable Turkey XULTOPHY 100U/ML+3.6MG/ML ENJEKSİYONLUK ÇÖZELTİ İÇEREN KULLANIMA HAZIR KALEM, 5 ADET Liraglutide (3.6 mg/mL) + Insulin degludec (100 U/mL) Injection Subcutaneous NOVO NORDİSK SAĞLIK ÜRÜNLERİ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. 2020-08-14 Not applicable Turkey Xultophy Pre-filled Pen Liraglutide (3.6 mg/ml) + Insulin degludec (100 U/ml) Injection, solution Subcutaneous Novo Nordisk 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU
Categories
- ATC Codes
- A10AE56 — Insulin degludec and liraglutide
- A10AE — Insulins and analogues for injection, long-acting
- A10A — INSULINS AND ANALOGUES
- A10 — DRUGS USED IN DIABETES
- A — ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
- Drug Categories
- Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
- Blood Glucose Lowering Agents
- Drugs Used in Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Hormones
- GLP-1 Agonists
- Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues
- Glucagon-Like Peptides
- Hormones
- Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hypoglycemia-Associated Agents
- Incretin Mimetics
- Incretins
- Pancreatic Hormones
- Peptide Hormones
- Peptides
- Proglucagon
- Protein Precursors
- Proteins
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- Not Available
- Kingdom
- Organic Compounds
- Super Class
- Organic Acids
- Class
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Sub Class
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
- Direct Parent
- Peptides
- Alternative Parents
- Not Available
- Substituents
- Not Available
- Molecular Framework
- Not Available
- External Descriptors
- Not Available
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 839I73S42A
- CAS number
- 204656-20-2
References
- General References
- Malm-Erjefalt M, Bjornsdottir I, Vanggaard J, Helleberg H, Larsen U, Oosterhuis B, van Lier JJ, Zdravkovic M, Olsen AK: Metabolism and excretion of the once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 analog liraglutide in healthy male subjects and its in vitro degradation by dipeptidyl peptidase IV and neutral endopeptidase. Drug Metab Dispos. 2010 Nov;38(11):1944-53. doi: 10.1124/dmd.110.034066. Epub 2010 Aug 13. [Article]
- Knudsen B, Jesper Lau: The Discovery and Development of Liraglutide and Semaglutide Frontiers in Endocrinology. [Article]
- Russell-Jones D: Molecular, pharmacological and clinical aspects of liraglutide, a once-daily human GLP-1 analogue. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2009 Jan 15;297(1-2):137-40. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2008.11.018. Epub 2008 Nov 25. [Article]
- FDA Drug Approval Package: Liraglutide [Link]
- FDA News Release: Liraglutide Indication [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Victoza (liraglutide) for subcutaneous injection [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Saxenda (liraglutide) for subcutaneous injection [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Xultophy (insulin degludec/liraglutide 100/3.6) for subcutaneous injection [Link]
- External Links
- UniProt
- P01275
- KEGG Drug
- D06404
- PubChem Substance
- 347910356
- 475968
- ChEBI
- 71193
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL4524066
- PharmGKB
- PA165958364
- RxList
- RxList Drug Page
- Drugs.com
- Drugs.com Drug Page
- Wikipedia
- Liraglutide
- FDA label
- Download (1.32 MB)
- MSDS
- Download (569 KB)
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 4 Active Not Recruiting Basic Science Resistance, Insulin 1 4 Active Not Recruiting Other Obesity 1 4 Active Not Recruiting Other Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 1 4 Active Not Recruiting Treatment Diabetes Mellitus / Obesity / Weight Loss 1 4 Active Not Recruiting Treatment Obesity 1 4 Active Not Recruiting Treatment Type II Diabetes in Subjects BMI 27 to 32 1 4 Completed Basic Science Bileacid Malabsorption 1 4 Completed Basic Science Diabetes / Effects of Liraglutide Administration on Brain Activity / Hunger / Weight Loss 1 4 Completed Basic Science Healthy Human Male Subjects 1 4 Completed Basic Science Impaired Glucose Tolerance / Obesity 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Injection, solution Subcutaneous 6 mg/1mL Injection, solution Subcutaneous Injection, solution Subcutaneous 6.0 mg/ml Solution Subcutaneous 6 mg Injection Subcutaneous Injection Subcutaneous 6 mg/1mL Injection, solution Parenteral; Subcutaneous 6 MG/ML Solution Subcutaneous 6 mg / mL Injection, solution Subcutaneous 6 mg/ml Injection Subcutaneous 100 IU/ml Injection, solution Parenteral; Subcutaneous Solution Subcutaneous Injection, solution Subcutaneous Injection Subcutaneous Solution Subcutaneous 6 mg/1ml Injection, solution Injection, solution 6 mg/1ml - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
Patent Number Pediatric Extension Approved Expires (estimated) Region CA2264243 No 2004-10-05 2017-08-22 Canada US8672898 Yes 2014-03-18 2022-07-02 US US8684969 Yes 2014-04-01 2026-04-20 US US9132239 Yes 2015-09-15 2032-08-01 US US8920383 Yes 2014-12-30 2027-01-17 US US7686786 No 2010-03-30 2026-08-03 US US6899699 Yes 2005-05-31 2022-07-01 US US9108002 Yes 2015-08-18 2026-07-26 US USRE41956 Yes 2010-11-23 2021-07-21 US US9265893 Yes 2016-02-23 2033-03-23 US US6004297 Yes 1999-12-21 2019-07-28 US USRE43834 No 2012-11-27 2019-01-28 US US6458924 No 2002-10-01 2017-08-22 US US6268343 Yes 2001-07-31 2023-02-22 US US8846618 Yes 2014-09-30 2022-12-27 US US8114833 Yes 2012-02-14 2026-02-13 US US7235627 No 2007-06-26 2017-08-22 US US7615532 Yes 2009-11-10 2029-12-28 US US9486588 Yes 2016-11-08 2022-07-02 US US9457154 Yes 2016-10-04 2028-03-27 US USRE46363 Yes 2017-04-11 2027-02-03 US US8937042 Yes 2015-01-20 2029-11-05 US US9687611 Yes 2017-06-27 2027-08-27 US US9775953 Yes 2017-10-03 2027-01-17 US US8579869 Yes 2013-11-12 2023-12-30 US US7762994 Yes 2010-07-27 2024-11-23 US US9968659 Yes 2018-05-15 2037-07-09 US US9861757 Yes 2018-01-09 2026-07-20 US US9616180 Yes 2017-04-11 2026-07-20 US US10220155 Yes 2019-03-05 2027-01-17 US US10357616 No 2019-07-23 2026-01-20 US US10376652 No 2019-08-13 2026-01-20 US US11097063 No 2021-08-24 2026-07-17 US
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source isoelectric point 4.9 https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2014/206321Orig1s000ChemR.pdf
Targets
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Agonist
- General Function
- Transmembrane signaling receptor activity
- Specific Function
- This is a receptor for glucagon-like peptide 1. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase.
- Gene Name
- GLP1R
- Uniprot ID
- P43220
- Uniprot Name
- Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 53025.22 Da
References
- Bock T, Pakkenberg B, Buschard K: The endocrine pancreas in non-diabetic rats after short-term and long-term treatment with the long-acting GLP-1 derivative NN2211. APMIS. 2003 Dec;111(12):1117-24. [Article]
- Larsen PJ, Wulff EM, Gotfredsen CF, Brand CL, Sturis J, Vrang N, Knudsen LB, Lykkegaard K: Combination of the insulin sensitizer, pioglitazone, and the long-acting GLP-1 human analog, liraglutide, exerts potent synergistic glucose-lowering efficacy in severely diabetic ZDF rats. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2008 Apr;10(4):301-11. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2008.00865.x. [Article]
Enzymes
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- Virus receptor activity
- Specific Function
- Cell surface glycoprotein receptor involved in the costimulatory signal essential for T-cell receptor (TCR)-mediated T-cell activation. Acts as a positive regulator of T-cell coactivation, by bindi...
- Gene Name
- DPP4
- Uniprot ID
- P27487
- Uniprot Name
- Dipeptidyl peptidase 4
- Molecular Weight
- 88277.935 Da
References
- Malm-Erjefalt M, Bjornsdottir I, Vanggaard J, Helleberg H, Larsen U, Oosterhuis B, van Lier JJ, Zdravkovic M, Olsen AK: Metabolism and excretion of the once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 analog liraglutide in healthy male subjects and its in vitro degradation by dipeptidyl peptidase IV and neutral endopeptidase. Drug Metab Dispos. 2010 Nov;38(11):1944-53. doi: 10.1124/dmd.110.034066. Epub 2010 Aug 13. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- Zinc ion binding
- Specific Function
- Thermolysin-like specificity, but is almost confined on acting on polypeptides of up to 30 amino acids (PubMed:15283675, PubMed:8168535). Biologically important in the destruction of opioid peptide...
- Gene Name
- MME
- Uniprot ID
- P08473
- Uniprot Name
- Neprilysin
- Molecular Weight
- 85513.225 Da
References
- Malm-Erjefalt M, Bjornsdottir I, Vanggaard J, Helleberg H, Larsen U, Oosterhuis B, van Lier JJ, Zdravkovic M, Olsen AK: Metabolism and excretion of the once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 analog liraglutide in healthy male subjects and its in vitro degradation by dipeptidyl peptidase IV and neutral endopeptidase. Drug Metab Dispos. 2010 Nov;38(11):1944-53. doi: 10.1124/dmd.110.034066. Epub 2010 Aug 13. [Article]
Carriers
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Binder
- General Function
- Toxic substance binding
- Specific Function
- Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloid...
- Gene Name
- ALB
- Uniprot ID
- P02768
- Uniprot Name
- Serum albumin
- Molecular Weight
- 69365.94 Da
References
- Knudsen B, Jesper Lau: The Discovery and Development of Liraglutide and Semaglutide Frontiers in Endocrinology. [Article]
Drug created at March 19, 2008 16:45 / Updated at June 03, 2022 07:24