Product Overview
MANUFACTURER
Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Dulaglutide (0.75mg/0.5ml)
STORAGE
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze
Additional Information
Common side effects of Trulicity
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is an injectable medicine used to lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping your body produce insulin and reducing the amount of sugar your liver makes.
The dose of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of day with or without food but try to use it on the same day each week to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood glucose levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. It should be used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood glucose. This medicine should be stored in a fridge until you need it but do not freeze it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. It can also lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) especially if you are taking other medicines to lower blood sugar. Make sure you know how to recognize and deal with it.
Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, pancreatitis, or stomach problems. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines which may affect the way this medicine works. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor if it is safe to take Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen.
USES OF TRULICITY SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
BENEFITS OF TRULICITY SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is an injectable medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed as it is protecting your future health.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TRULICITY SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
HOW TO USE TRULICITY SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
HOW TRULICITY SOLUTION FOR INJECTION WORKS
Trulicity 0.75mg 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 digestion, and reduces appetite.
SAFETY ADVICE
warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen.
warnings
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
warnings
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
warnings
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
warnings
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease because the information available is very limited.
warnings
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TRULICITY SOLUTION FOR INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is to be taken within the next 72 hours, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen within 72 hours of each other.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine