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Trulicity 1.5mg/0.5ml Pre-Filled Pen

Manufactured By Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd

Composition Dulaglutide (1.5mg/0.5ml)

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Information about Trulicity 1.5mg/0.5ml Pre-Filled Pen

Uses / Indications:

Trulicity 1.5mg/0.5ml Pre-Filled Pen is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It can be used as a monotherapy (single therapy) when diet and exercise alone do not provide good glycemic control in patients for whom metformin is considered inappropriate. It can also be used as an add-on therapy with other glucose-lowering medicines if needed.

Pregnancy interaction:

Trulicity 1.5mg/0.5ml Pre-Filled Pen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Trulicity is a once weekly GLP1 RA injectable with a ready to use device. Trulicity helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Trulicity. Inject once a week under the skin (subcutaneous injection) of your stomach area (abdomen) or upper leg (thigh), with or without food. Alternatively, another person can give you the injection in the back of your upper arm. You can inject into the same body area each week, but try not to use the exact same spot. Trulicity may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is within the 72 hours, then skip the missed dose. Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30Â°C) for up to 2 weeks. Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Decreased appetite, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea.

How to use:

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

How it works:

Trulicity 1.5mg/0.5ml Pre-Filled Pen is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down gastric emptying and reduces appetite.

Faq for medicine:

How should I use Trulicity? : Before injecting the medicine, wash your hands and inspect your Trulicity pen. The pen has parts which are made of glass. Use a new one if you drop it. You can inject the medicine below the skin of the abdomen or thigh. You can inject into the same body area each week, but try not to use the exact same spot. Your doctor can help you identify a suitable injection site. |How do I store my Trulicity pen? : Store your Trulicity pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also store it at room temperature (less than 30Â°C) for up to 2 weeks. Store the pen away from light in the original pack until you are ready to use it.|What should I do if I miss a dose of Trulicity pen? : A missed dose of Trulicity can be safely taken for upto 3 days after the regularly scheduled dosing day. For example, if the schedule for normal dose is on Monday, the patient can take Trulicity until Thursday in case of a missed dose. However, If the dose is not administered on the following Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, patients should wait until the following Monday, thus resuming their normal dosing schedule. A patient should not take 2 doses of Trulicity within 72 hours of each other.|What should I do with my used pens of Trulicity? : Put your used pens in a closeable sharps container to prevent accidental needle sticks. Some areas have special rules about what to do with used pens. So be sure to ask your health care provider about it.|What will happen if I use Trulicity in excess? : Excess of Trulicity can drop your blood sugar to very low levels (hypoglycemia) and make you feel sick. Talk to your doctor immediately.|What should I do in case I experience any of the side-effects of Trulicity? : The most common gastrointestinal side effects with Trulicity includes nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and decreased appetite. These symptoms are usually not severe and decrease after the second dose for most people. If you experience nausea, talk to your health care provider. These tips may help you manage it: 1) Eat smaller meals 2) Stop eating when you feel full 3) Avoid fried or other fatty foods. Choose food or drinks containing ginger, like ginger tea. Another possible side effect is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and to prevent this, your doctor may lower the doses of other type 2 diabetes medicines you are taking with Trulicity. Some people lose a little weight while taking Trulicity. In studies, the average weight loss was 0.35 kg to 2.90 kg. However, Trulicity is not a weight-loss product.|Does the use of Trulicity associated with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)? : While taking Trulicity, if you are using another medicine that can cause low blood sugar (such as insulin or a sulfonylurea), your risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may be higher. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability, mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery. Talk to your health care provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.|Can Trulicity be used for children below 18 years of age? : Safety and effectiveness of Trulicity have not been established and use is not recommended in patients less than 18 years of age.

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