Treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector is a glucagon-like peptide -1 receptor agonist. It works by increasing the amount of insulin that your body produces.
Important safety information:
Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Carry an ID card at all times that says you have diabetes. Check your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor. If they are often higher or lower than they should be and you take 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector exactly as prescribed, tell your doctor.
0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector may increase the risk of low blood sugar when used with other medicines that can cause low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may also be more likely to occur if you skip a meal, exercise heavily, or drink alcohol. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster; make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. Tell your doctor right away if this happens.
It is a good idea to carry a reliable source of glucose (eg, tablets, gel) to treat low blood sugar. If this is not available, you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar, like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or nondiet soda. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.
Pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) has been reported in patients taking 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector. Call your doctor right away if you develop severe or persistent stomach or back pain (with or without nausea or vomiting).
Fever, infection, injury, or surgery may increase your risk for high or low blood sugar levels. If any of these occur, check your blood sugar closely and tell your doctor right away.
0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector may change the way that medicines taken by mouth are absorbed into your body. Be sure your doctor knows about all the medicines you take. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
If diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting occurs, you will need to take care not to become dehydrated. Contact your doctor for instructions. Dehydration may lead to new or worsening kidney problems.
Lab tests may be performed while you use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector while you are pregnant. It is not known if 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector.
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0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in the amount of urine produced; severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; severe stomach or back pain (with or without vomiting); symptoms of thyroid cancer (eg, lump or swelling in the neck, persistent hoarseness, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector - Frequently asked Questions
Can 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector?
Some medical conditions may interact with 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have stomach problems
if you have a history of kidney problems, liver problems, or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
if you or a family member has a history of any thyroid cancer
if you have never taken another medicine for type 2 diabetes
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Insulin or oral diabetes medicines (eg, glyburide) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector?
Use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. It also comes with an extra patient leaflet with detailed instructions for use. Read them carefully. Read them again each time you get 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector refilled. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this information.
Use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector with or without food.
Take 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector on the same day each week.
A health care provider will teach you how to use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector. Be sure you understand how to use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Use the proper technique taught to you by your health care provider. Inject deep under the skin, in the stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm as directed by your doctor. Do NOT inject 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector into a vein or muscle.
Do not use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the pen is cracked or damaged.
Rotate injection sites as you have been told by your doctor.
Do not share pen or cartridge devices with another person. Sharing these devices may pass infections from one person to another. This includes infections you may not know you have.
If you also give yourself insulin injections, do NOT mix 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector in the same syringe as the insulin. Administer 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector and insulin as 2 separate injections. Both injections may be given in the same body area, but you should not give the injections right next to each other.
Check with your doctor to see if you should drink extra fluids while you are taking 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
Use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
If you miss a dose of 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector, use it as soon as possible. If it is less than 3 days until your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector.
Can 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can 0.5 ML Trulicity 1.5 MG/ML Auto-Injector be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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