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Liraglutide, sold under the brand name Victoza among others, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, and chronic obesity. [6] [7] It is a second-line therapy for diabetes following first-line therapy with metformin. [6] [8] Its effects on long-term health outcomes like heart disease and life expectancy are unclear.
Nephrotoxicity is toxicity in the kidneys. It is a poisonous effect of some substances, both toxic chemicals and medications, on kidney function. [1] There are various forms, [2] and some drugs may affect kidney function in more than one way. Nephrotoxins are substances displaying nephrotoxicity.
A new generic of the GLP-1 drug Victoza, which is similar to popular medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, is now available in the United States.
Victoza, chemically known as liraglutide, is a once-daily injection approved for use in adults and children aged 10 or older with type 2 diabetes. Teva launches generic version of Novo Nordisk's ...
Patients who have undergone kidney transplant have a high risk of developing RVT (about 0.4% to 6%). RVT is known to account for a large proportion of transplanted kidney failures due to technical problems (damage to the renal vein), clotting disorders, diabetes, consumption of ciclosporin or an unknown problem. Patients who have undergone a ...
From hummus to chocolate milk, find out which foods and drinks you should reach for after a session at the gym.
Hypertensive nephropathy refers to kidney failure that can be attributed to a history of hypertension [7] It is a chronic condition and it is a serious risk factor for the development of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, despite the well-known association between hypertension and chronic kidney disease, the underlying mechanism remains ...
The company was ranked 25th among Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010, and subsequently ranked 72nd in 2014 and 73rd in 2017. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] In January 2012, Novo Nordisk was named the most sustainable company in the world by the business magazine Corporate Knights , while spin-off company Novozymes was named fourth. [ 12 ]