MedDataToolTrulicity is a medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults and children aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes, and it can also lower the risk of serious heart problems in those with heart disease or risk factors. It works by helping your body release insulin when you eat and slowing down how quickly food leaves your stomach, which helps control blood sugar levels. You take it as an injection under the skin once a week, starting with a dose of 0.75 mg, which can be increased to a maximum of 4.5 mg if needed. It's important to know that Trulicity should not be used if you have a personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers. Additionally, if you're taking insulin or other diabetes medications that can lower blood sugar, you may need to monitor your blood sugar closely to avoid low blood sugar levels.
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Uses
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and pediatric patients 10 years and older.
- Reduce risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease or risk factors.
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Dosage
Adults start with 0.75 mg injected once weekly, can increase to 1.5 mg after 4 weeks.
Maximum dose is 4.5 mg once weekly.
Pediatric patients start with 0.75 mg once weekly, can increase to 1.5 mg after 4 weeks.
Administer at any time of day, with or without food.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
nauseadiarrheavomitingabdominal paindecreased appetiterisk of thyroid tumors
Serious
pancreatitissevere gastrointestinal diseaseacute kidney injury
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors; contraindicated in patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.
- Not for type 1 diabetes mellitus.
- Not recommended for patients with severe gastrointestinal disease.
- Has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
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Drug interactions
- Insulin secretagoguesrisk of hypoglycemiaCaution
- Oral medicationsmay reduce absorption due to delayed gastric emptying.Caution
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Medical Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before taking any medication.
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).