Dulaglutide
Information about Dulaglutide
Dulaglutide Uses
Dulaglutide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can be used as a monotherapy (single therapy) when diet and exercise alone do not provide proper blood sugar control in patients for whom metformin is considered inappropriate. It can also be used as an add-on therapy with other glucose-lowering medicines if needed.
How Dulaglutide works
Dulaglutide is an antidiabetic 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.
Common side effects of Dulaglutide
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia
Expert advice for Dulaglutide
- Dulaglutide should be injected under the skin of your abdomen or thigh once a week. Do not administer intravenously or intramuscularly.
- You can inject 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 Dulaglutide if particles appear or if the solution is cloudy and/or discolored.
- Dulaglutide 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.
- Dulaglutide helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Dulaglutide.
- Inject under the skin of your belly, thighs, or the back of your upper arm.
- Dulaglutide may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is within the next 72 hours, then skip the missed dose.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain.
- 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 use Dulaglutide if you notice that the pen is damaged, or the medicine does not appear clear and colourless.