Compound atlas
Metabolic

Liraglutide

Also known as · Victoza · Saxenda

HormonePrescription drug
Half-life
13h
approx. mean t½
Dose range
0.6–3.0 mg / day
typical, not prescriptive
Category
Metabolic
primary use-case
Single-dose decay
t½ = 13h · first-order model
~2.2d
to clear
1× t½
50%
remaining
2× t½
25%
remaining
~4× t½
6%
remaining
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How a single dose clears, assuming first-order elimination. The half-life is the biggest driver of how often you dose — start a cycle to see your own cumulative concentration curve.

Overview

A daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes and weight management; predecessor to weekly agents.

Mechanism of action

GLP-1 receptor agonism enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon, and reducing appetite.

Typical protocol

Daily subQ; titrate 0.6 → 1.2 → 1.8 → 2.4 → 3.0 mg.

Storage

Refrigerated; in use, room temp up to ~30 days.

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