Trulicity Dulaglutide is a medicine that is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and weightloss. It is an analog of increments, so it acts in the same way as natural increments that are released by the cells of the intestine in response to food intake. It belongs to the pharmacological group of glucagon-like peptide type 1 analogs (GLP-1 analogs), sharing many characteristics with other drugs in this group, such as liraglutide. It stimulates the release of insulin by the pancreas and lowers blood glucose levels, also promoting weight loss. It can be administered as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs such as insulin and metformin.

• How to Use
  
  HOW IS THIS DRUG BEST TAKEN? Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin on the top of the thigh, belly area, or upper arm. If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot. Be sure you know how to use this drug. Read the instructions for use that come with this drug. If there are no instructions for use or you have any questions about how to use this drug, talk with the doctor or pharmacist. Take with or without food. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. Take the same day each week. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. Do not use if solution changes color. Wash your hands before and after use. Move site where you give the shot each time. If you are also using insulin, you may inject this drug and the insulin in the same area of the body but not right next to each other. Do not mix this drug in the same syringe with insulin. Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Throw away needles in a needle/ sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions HOW DO I STORE AND/OR THROW OUT THIS DRUG? Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use if it has been frozen. If needed, you may store at room temperature for up to 14 days. Write down the date you take this drug out of the refrigerator. If stored at room temperature and not used within 14 days, throw this drug away WHAT DO I DO IF I MISS A DOSE? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is less than 3 days (72 hours) until your next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose on your normal day. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

  Side effects & cautions

  • Possible Side Effects

  WHAT ARE SOME SIDE EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO CALL MY DOCTOR ABOUT RIGHT AWAY? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of a pancreas problem (pancreatitis) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of gallbladder problems like pain in the upper right belly area, right shoulder area, or between the shoulder blades; yellow skin or eyes; fever with chills; bloating; or very upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Change in eyesight. Low blood sugar can happen. The chance may be raised when this drug is used with other drugs for diabetes. Signs may be dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy or weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs. Follow what you have been told to do for low blood sugar. This may include taking glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or some fruit juices.
  WHAT ARE SOME OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Decreased appetite. Feeling tired or weak. It is common to have diarrhea, upset stomach, throwing up, or stomach pain with this drug. Call your doctor if any of these side effects get very bad, bother you, or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.