Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen
by Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
About this Medicine
Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen is an injectable medicine used to lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping your body produce insulin and reducing the amount of sugar your liver makes. The dose of Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of day with or without food but try to use it on the same day each week to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood glucose levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. It should be used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood glucose. Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen should be stored in a fridge until you need it but do not freeze it.The most common side effects of Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. It can also lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) especially if you are taking other medicines to lower blood sugar. Make sure you know how to recognize and deal with it.Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, pancreatitis, or stomach problems. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines which may affect the way this medicine works. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor if it is safe to take Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen.
How it Works
Trulicity 1.5mg Pre-Filled Pen is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogue|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC|Action Class :: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists
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