DULAGLUTIDE

This drug belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists or incretin mimetics. A class of drugs refers to medications that work similarly. Dulaglutide helps to increase the amount of insulin and decrease the amount of glucagon your body releases. It also slows the emptying of your stomach. All of these actions together help improve your blood sugar levels.

Uses

This drug is an injectable prescription medicine that can help improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is used together with diet and exercise.

Warnings

Don’t take this drug if you have serious stomach or intestinal disease. Example is a slowed emptying of your stomach caused by nerve damage (gastroparesis). This rug slows stomach emptying and can cause side effects in the stomach and intestines, which can worsen these types of conditions.

Side Effects

Taking Dulaglutide can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, decreased appetite, and indigestion.

Precautions

Precautions

Some medical conditions may interact with dulaglutide. Before using Dulaglutide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have stomach problems (eg, trouble digesting food, slowed emptying of the stomach)
if you have a history of kidney problems, liver problems, or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
if you or a family member has a history of any thyroid cancer
if you have never taken another medicine for type 2 diabetes

Interactions

Your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully because this drug can interact with other medications, herbs, or vitamins you might be taking. To know more about these interactions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose & Brands

If you use too much of this drug, you may have stomach or intestinal problems or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Both of these may require treatment.

Available brand:

Trulicity