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Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen
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Product introduction
Trulicity 0.75mg 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.
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes. It can be used alone or as combination therapy with other diabetes medicines. Use this medicine along with a proper diet and exercise for best results. It is injected under the skin with a ready-to-use device.
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes. It can be used alone or as combination therapy with other diabetes medicines. Use this medicine along with a proper diet and exercise for best results. It is injected under the skin with a ready-to-use device.
Uses of Trulicity Solution for Injection
Benefits of Trulicity Solution for Injection
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is an injectable medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Taking Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed as it is protecting your future health.
Side effects of Trulicity Solution for Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Trulicity
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
How to use Trulicity Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Trulicity Solution for Injection works
Trulicity 0.75mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is recommended.
However, monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions. Use Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen with caution in patients with ESRD.
However, monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions. Use Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen with caution in patients with ESRD.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You can inject Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen into the same body area each week, but try not to use the exact same spot.
- Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze it.
- Do not use Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen if particles appear or if the solution is cloudy and/or discolored.
- Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain, which may get better with time. Eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and inform your doctor if it does not go away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Insulin Secretogogues: GLP-1 agonists
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen
Once A Week
79%
Once A Day
18%
Twice A Day
1%
Twice A Month
1%
What are you using Trulicity Solution for Injection for?
Type 2 diabet*
100%
*Type 2 diabetes
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
When is the best time to take Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is to be taken only once a week at any time of the day with or without food. Consult your doctor for more advice.
How is Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen administered?
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. It should not be injected into a muscle or vein. You can use the same area of your body each week to take the injection, but make sure that a different injection site is used within that area. Use Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. If you are on insulin as well, do not mix insulin and Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen in the same syringe. It is also recommended to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
How does Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen work for weight loss?
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves blood sugar control and slows down digestion. This brings a feeling of fullness and satiety due to which the food intake by the patient decreases. As a result, the patient eats less which further helps in weight loss.
Is Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen an insulin?
No, Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen is not an insulin. It is a medicine used to lower blood sugar (glucose) levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In type 2 diabetes insulin is deficient, and the insulin that your body produces does not work as well as it should. Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen acts on the pancreas to increase insulin release, suppress glucagon secretion, and decrease glucose production from the liver. It also slows down the emptying of the stomach.
Can you take Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen and insulin together?
Yes, your doctor may prescribe you this medicine with insulin if adequate glucose management is not obtained after using Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen with other antidiabetic medicines. Insulin is often used early in the treatment of individuals with complications or symptoms of extremely high blood glucose levels. If insulin is used together with Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen, there is often greater efficacy of both medications and improved treatment outcomes. <br>
Can Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen be used to treat type 1 diabetes?
No, Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Can Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen cause pancreatitis?
There are reports of acute pancreatitis due to Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen. Patients are prompted to discontinue this medicine and contact their doctor if there is persistent severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back.<br>
Is regular self-monitoring of blood sugar required while taking Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
Regular self-monitoring of blood sugar is not needed in order to adjust the dose of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen. However, when initiating treatment with Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen in combination with other anti-diabetic medicines, monitoring of blood sugar may become necessary to reduce the dose of the anti-diabetic medicine in order to lower the risk of hypoglycemia. <br>
What should I avoid while taking Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
Avoid fried or fatty foods and foods high in sugar while taking Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting. Eat slowly, and eat smaller meals that are light and bland.
How to store Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen should be refrigerated at 2°C - 8°C, but do not freeze it. Store Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen in the original packaging to protect from light. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Do not use the medicine if you notice that the pen is damaged or the medicine has become cloudy/discolored or has lumps in it.
Are there any potential risks of using Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
Apart from the usual side effects of the medicine, Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen has been found to cause Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, a type of cancer of the thyroid gland. Its use may also increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas commonly known as pancreatitis which is a serious and painful condition. Discontinue the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you suspect any signs or symptoms of thyroid problems (lump in throat, hoarseness, and difficulty in speaking) or pancreatitis (stomach ache radiating to the back, upper abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting).
What is the significance of HbA1c test?
Your doctor may ask you to get your HbA1c tested every 3 months. This test is done to see how well you have managed your blood sugar for the past 2-3 months.
Can Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen be used with other diabetes medicine?
Yes, Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines only if prescribed by your doctor.
Can I take a protein-rich diet along with Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
Yes, you can take a diet rich in protein along with Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen. Proteins are one of the major energy providers among all essential nutrients. Besides, being the building blocks of the human body, proteins break down into glucose to release energy. Unlike carbohydrates, the metabolism of proteins into glucose is much slower. Therefore, the release of energy usually takes a few hours after consumption. Thus, the spike in blood sugar levels might occur after a few hours when you are on a high-protein diet. It is often recommended to consume about 2-3 teaspoons of proteins in the evening snacks to avert the chances of hypoglycemia.<br><br>
Can I take artificial sweeteners while taking Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen?
No, artificial sweeteners are not good for people with diabetes. They are composed of chemicals that can cause mild to severe side effects. Thus, it is better to limit or avoid their use as much as you can.<br>
Can diabetes cause kidney failure?
Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can cause kidney failure. In the long run, diabetes can affect the kidneys leading to a condition called diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is a condition that is a major cause of kidney failure in patients with diabetes. The best way to prevent damage to kidneys is by keeping diabetes in check, making dietary changes, monitoring sugar levels regularly, getting routine blood tests done, and taking prescribed medications on time.<br>
Can diabetes be cured?
Diabetes is a condition that causes changes in your blood glucose levels, which if left uncontrolled, can lead to serious health complications affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. However, with simple lifestyle changes, diet, and medications, one can manage their condition and lead a healthy life.
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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