ATC Group: A10BJ02 Liraglutide
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Level
Code
Title
5
A10BJ02
Liraglutide
Active Ingredients
Chemical substance
Description
Liraglutide
Liraglutide is a GLP-1 analogue with 97% sequence homology to human GLP-1 that binds to and activates the GLP-1 receptor. The GLP-1 receptor is the target for native GLP-1, an endogenous incretin hormone that potentiates glucose-dependent insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells. Unlike native GLP-1, liraglutide has a pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile in humans suitable for once daily administration.
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