Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Description
Trulicity is a brand-name prescription drug. It’s FDA-approved for the following uses in adults with type 2 diabetes:
– To lower blood sugar levels (similar to Farxiga). For this use, Trulicity is prescribed along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar levels.
– To reduce the risk of certain cardiovascular problems. For this use, Trulicity is prescribed for adults with either known cardiovascular disease or more than one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It’s used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke that don’t lead to death. And the drug is used to lower the risk of death caused by a cardiovascular condition.
Trulicity is given through an injection (needle). You take it once a week by injecting it under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Use Trulicity together with the diet and exercise that your doctor recommends. Trulicity often gets mistaken for Ozempic or Victoza. The two medications do provide similar results but vary in medication.
Trulicity contains the drug dulaglutide. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. (A class of drugs describes a group of medications that work in the same way.)
Trulicity comes as a liquid solution inside prefilled, single-dose, disposable pens. It’s given once a week as an injection under the skin (a subcutaneous injection). You’ll give yourself Trulicity injections at home after your doctor or pharmacist shows you how. Ensure you speak to your doctor about any medications you are taking, as some medications would not be compatible with Trulicity (for example, Trelegy and TZD‘s.).
Warnings and Precautions
Trulicity may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, hoarseness, or shortness of breath. If you have a symptom, tell your doctor.
Ensure you speak to your doctor about any medication or supplements you are taking. This includes, insulin, vitamins, thiazolidinesdiones, over-the-counter medication, minerals and supplements.
-Do not use Trulicity if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
-Do not use Trulicity if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
-Do not use Trulicity if you are allergic to dulaglutide or other ingredients in Trulicity.
Common Side Effects
Similar to taking any insulin medication, Trulicity may have side effects that range from mild to severe. The information below does not cover all side effects experienced by those who have taken this medication.
To familiarize yourself with all side effects, read the patient guides and speak to your doctor or pharmacists about the possible risks. Your doctor may adjust your dosage and provide tips on how to deal with side effects.
The more common side effects experienced when taking Trulicity include diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite.
Typically these side effects go away within a few days or weeks. Consult your doctor if these side effects worsen or do not go away.
Usage
Trulicity is not approved to be used by anyone under 18 years of age.
Each Trulicity injection pen is prefilled for one use only. The pen should be disposed of after use even if there is still medication inside.
Keep the medication away from children and pets.
Before using Trulicity, review patient guides and instruction sheets included with the medication, follow instructions provided by your doctor and pharmacist, and ask questions if you do not fully understand the instructions.
Trulicity is administered by injection taken subcutaneously (under the skin). The frequency of each dose should be taken at the same time of day once per week.
Trulicity can be taken with or without meals.
It is injected under the skin of the abdomen (stomach), thigh, or upper arm. A healthcare professional such as your doctor or nurse will show you how to inject correctly.
Rotate injection sites and avoid injecting into the same area twice as this can lead to complications.
Trulicity is a brand-name prescription drug. It’s FDA-approved for the following uses in adults with type 2 diabetes:
– To lower blood sugar levels (similar to Farxiga). For this use, Trulicity is prescribed along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar levels.
– To reduce the risk of certain cardiovascular problems. For this use, Trulicity is prescribed for adults with either known cardiovascular disease or more than one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It’s used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke that don’t lead to death. And the drug is used to lower the risk of death caused by a cardiovascular condition.
Trulicity is given through an injection (needle). You take it once a week by injecting it under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Use Trulicity together with the diet and exercise that your doctor recommends. Trulicity often gets mistaken for Ozempic or Victoza. The two medications do provide similar results but vary in medication.
Trulicity contains the drug dulaglutide. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. (A class of drugs describes a group of medications that work in the same way.)
Trulicity comes as a liquid solution inside prefilled, single-dose, disposable pens. It’s given once a week as an injection under the skin (a subcutaneous injection). You’ll give yourself Trulicity injections at home after your doctor or pharmacist shows you how. Ensure you speak to your doctor about any medications you are taking, as some medications would not be compatible with Trulicity (for example, Trelegy and TZD‘s.).
