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. The dose of Trulicity 0.75mg 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. This medicine should be stored in a fridge until you need it but do not freeze it. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach 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 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen.

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite

If you miss a dose of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is to be taken within the next 72 hours, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses of Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen within 72 hours of each other.

Chemical Class::Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogue|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI DIABETIC|Action Class::Insulin Secretogogues: GLP-1 agonists

• Q. Q. Is Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen an insulin??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. How does Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen work for weight loss??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. How is Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen administered??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. How to store Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Are there any potential risks of using Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen??
  Ans: 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).
• Q. Q. What is the significance of HbA1c test??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Can Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen be used with other diabetes medicine??
  Ans: Yes, Trulicity 0.75mg Pre-Filled Pen can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines only if prescribed by your doctor.

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