DULAGLUTIDE

Overview

DULAGLUTIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Dulaglutide is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Dulaglutide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dulaglutide is usually given after other diabetes medicines have been tried without success.

Usage

DULAGLUTIDE is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcohol while taking this medication because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DULAGLUTIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DULAGLUTIDE : Dyspepsia, Loose Motion, Frequent Bowel Movements, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Decreased Appetite

Disease Interactions

DULAGLUTIDE can interfere with: Gastroparesis, Pancreatitis, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

DULAGLUTIDE is categorized as: INCRETIN MIMETICS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DULAGLUTIDE as Ingredient

TRULICITY 0.75MG/0.5ML PREFILLED SYPINGEDULAGLUTIDE 1.5 MG/ML
TRULICITY 1.5MG/0.5ML PREFILLED SYPINGEDULAGLUTIDE 3 MG/ML
TRULICITY INJDULAGLUTIDE 1.5 MG/ML