What Is Liraglutide Used For? FDA-Approved Uses

The FDA label says: “Liraglutide injection is indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus; to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular dise...”

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Liraglutide, injection, solution

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies Private Limited (ANDA217590). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Liraglutide injection is indicated:
as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease.
Limitations of Use:
Liraglutide injection contains liraglutide. Coadministration with other liraglutide-containing products is not recommended.

Source: DailyMed label, set id bb66a46c-9019-4a98-8e5d-581109facfba, version 2, effective October 15, 2026. NDC 81607-018, one of 10 listings for this product.

Liraglutide, injection

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (ANDA215503). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Liraglutide injection is indicated:
as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Limitations of Use:
Liraglutide injection contains liraglutide. Coadministration with other liraglutide-containing products is not recommended.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 2100ec49-57b2-4330-ab5f-057ce9b7e4d0, version 7, effective May 14, 2026. NDC 0143-9144, one of 5 listings for this product.

Questions

What is liraglutide used for?

The FDA label says: “Liraglutide injection is indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus; to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular dise...”

What drug class is liraglutide?

FDA lists liraglutide in the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist established pharmacologic class.

Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?

No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.