Liraglutide

Also known as: Victoza, Saxenda

Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for blood-glucose regulation in type 2 diabetes and for effects on appetite and body weight. Its shorter half-life relative to weekly agents corresponds to commonly reported once-daily use. This entry is informational and is not a recommendation to use the compound.

At a glance

CategoryGLP-1 & Incretins
Classglp1-agonist, incretin
Half-life13 hours
Typical routesubcutaneous
Common vial strengths6 mg, 18 mg
StorageCommonly stored refrigerated before first use and kept cool afterward, protected from light.

Elimination curve

100%50%25%12.5%132639520hours after a single dose
Simple single‑compartment elimination model ((1/2)t/t½): it ignores absorption, route, and individual variation, so treat it as a shape, not a measurement. In the Peptilot app this curve is stacked across your actual logged doses.

Full clearance milestones on the Liraglutide half-life page.

Doing the vial math? The Liraglutide reconstitution calculator converts mg to insulin-syringe units, free and without an account.

Questions, answered.

What is Liraglutide?
Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for blood-glucose regulation in type 2 diabetes and for effects on appetite and body weight. Its shorter half-life relative to weekly agents corresponds to commonly reported once-daily use. This entry is informational and is not a recommendation to use the compound.
What is Liraglutide's half-life?
Liraglutide's elimination half-life is approximately 13 hours, per published pharmacokinetic data. After about five half-lives (~65 hours (about 2.7 days)), a single dose is roughly 97% eliminated. Individual clearance varies.
Is Liraglutide the same as Victoza or Saxenda?
Victoza and Saxenda are brand-name medicines whose active ingredient is liraglutide. People commonly track their prescribed brand under the liraglutide entry.
What do people log alongside Liraglutide?
People tracking this compound often log gastrointestinal tolerance, appetite, and body weight over time. Peptilot has one-tap logging for doses, side effects, weight, and injection sites, so patterns show up in your own record.

Educational information for people who track their protocols — not medical advice, and never a recommendation to use any compound. Always work with a qualified healthcare provider.

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