Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection

Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas produces little or no insulin at all. Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection contains Dulaglutide that belongs to the class of ‘incretin mimetics’. Dulaglutide works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meals) and decreasing the amount of sugar the liver makes. Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection also prevents the risk of heart diseases in type 2 diabetes patients. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, stomach pain, constipation, and feeling tired. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor. Before starting Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases. It is advised to limit your alcohol intake while using Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection to avoid low blood sugar levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection. Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection may make you feel tired, hence drive and operate machinery only when you are feeling better. Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is an incretin mimetic that mimics the action of a natural hormone called Incretin (a metabolic hormone that stimulates a decrease in blood glucose levels). It works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meals) and decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes. Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection also reduces the risk of serious heart diseases, such as heart attack or stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.

Trulicity 0.75 mg Injection should be administered subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. Your doctor or nurse will guide you on how to use the injection. Your doctor will prescribe the dosage based on your disease condition and tolerance. Your doctor may start the course with a low dose and gradually maintain an effective dose to achieve the required blood glucose control.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Decreased appetite
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Feeling tired