Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml, Reduce Blood Glucose Level - 4 Pens

Product Name

• Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml, Reduce Blood Glucose Level & Prevent Diabetes Complications - 4 Pens

Scientific Name

• Dulaglutide 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Injection

Category Of Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• Anti-Diabetic Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Dulaglutide

• The primary mechanism of action of dulaglutide, as an incretin mimetic hormone or an analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1, is to increase insulin secretion when glucose levels are elevated, decrease glucagon secretion, and delay gastric emptying to lower postprandial glucose levels.

Therapeutic Indications Of Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• Trulicity is indicated:

1. as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
2. 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 who have established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors.

Method Of Administration Of Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• The recommended initiating dose of trulicity is 0.75 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly.
• Increase the dose to 1.5 mg once weekly for additional glycemic control.
• If additional glycemic control is needed, increase the dose to 3 mg once weekly after at least 4 weeks on the 1.5 mg dose
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Nausea
2. Diarrhea
3. Vomiting
4. Abdominal pain
5. decreased appetite

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice For Diabetic Patients

• All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels so it’s important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose the healthier foods that contain carbs and be aware of your portion sizes.
• Eat less salt. Eating lots of salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart diseases and stroke. And when you have diabetes, you’re already more at risk of all of these conditions.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs every day to help keep you healthy.
• You can always try low or zero-calorie sweeteners (also known as artificial sweeteners) to help you cut down sugar for example Steviana Sweetener or Tropicana Slim Sweetener
• Don’t forget to keep moving. Being more physically active goes hand in hand with eating healthier.
• Remember to measure your blood glucose level continuously by using home monitor like Accu-Check, Instant, Blood Glucose Monitor
• Thiozac Capsules & Neurobion Tablets will help you to reduce neuropathy induced by diabetes
• If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, fast heart beating, vision disorders, or difficulty in concentration, it usually helps to eat or drink something containing sugar.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using dulaglutide if:

1. You are on dialysis as this medicine is not recommended.
2. You have type 1 diabetes (the type when your body does not produce any insulin) as this medicine may not be right for you.
3. You have diabetic ketoacidosis.
4. You have severe problems with food digestion or food remaining in your stomach for longer than normal (including gastroparesis).
5. You have ever had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) which causes severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.
6. You are taking sulfonylurea or insulin for your diabetes, as low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur.
7. Your doctor may need to change your dose of these other medicines to reduce this risk.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Trulicity 1.5Mg/0.5Ml Pen

• store in a refrigerator (2°c – 8°c)
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher suggests diabetes. A blood sugar level of less than 140 mg/dL is normal. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates prediabetes
• Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level of less than 100 mg/dl is normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If it's 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
• Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and the fasting blood sugar level is measured. Then you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.

For More Information About Dulaglutide

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Dulaglutide
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Dulaglutide
• Visit DrugBank.com at Information About Dulaglutide