Description
Trulicity is a medication prescription intended to lower blood sugar and is commonly prescribed for people with Type 2 diabetes. It is an injected medication and helps to prevent kidney damage and other poor health conditions related to unchecked high blood sugar, and it can also prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke. It is typically prescribed along with a diet and exercise program for increased effectiveness in lowering blood sugar effectively.
Directions
Inject medication under the skin in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm as directed by your doctor, and the standard Trulicity dosage is one injection every 7 days.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Trulicity is Dulaglutide.
Fact Table |
Formula |
C2646H4044N704O836S18 |
License |
EU EMA, US FDA |
Bioavailability |
47-60% |
Legal status |
RX Only |
Chemical Name |
Dulaglutide |
Elimination half-life |
5 days |
Dosage (Strength) |
0.75mg/0.5mL pen 4 (1 box), 1.5mg/0.5mL pen 4 (1 box), 3mg/0.5mL pen 4 (1 box), 4.5mg/0.5mL pen 4 (1 box) |
Pregnancy |
Consult a doctor |
Brands |
Trulicity |
Protein binding |
- |
PubChem CID |
- |
MedlinePlus |
a614047 |
ChEBI |
- |
ATC code |
A10BJ05 |
DrugBank |
DB09045 |
KEGG |
D09889 |
Routes of administration |
Subcutaneous |
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you have any history of kidney disease, pancreatitis, stomach or intestinal disorders like gastroparesis, or eye problems like diabetic retinopathy before beginning on Trulicity
Medication may cause temporarily blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Driving or using machinery may be inadvisable until your vision stabilizes
Limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication
Interactions
There is the possibility of drug interaction risks between Trulicity and other Rx medications, and most notably beta-blocker medications like metoprolol, propanol, and timolol. It may be possible that other drugs can be included here too, and it is always best to advise your doctor of all medications you are currently taking before receiving a prescription and proceeding to buy Trulicity.
Side Effects
Trulicity side effects are uncommon, but some users may experience nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decrease appetite, tiredness, or weakness. If Trulicity side effects are seen you should stop medication use and consult with your doctor again regarding blood sugar lowering medication alternatives.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Product Code : 13521