Dulaglutide
Uses
Dulaglutide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can be administered as a monotherapy when diet and exercise alone do not provide adequate blood sugar control in patients for whom metformin is deemed inappropriate. Additionally, it can be used as an add-on therapy with other glucose-lowering medications if necessary.
How it Works
How Dulaglutide works Dulaglutide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreasing hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slowing down digestion, and reducing appetite.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Dulaglutide include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), abdominal pain, and dyspepsia.
Expert Advice
- 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 improve over time.
- To manage side effects:
- Eat smaller meals.
- Limit fatty food intake.
- Inform your doctor if symptoms persist.
- Dulaglutide helps control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes.
- You should continue to:
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- 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.
- To avoid nausea:
- Eat smaller meals.
- Limit fatty food intake.
- 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 experience 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 if the medicine does not appear clear and colorless.
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