Trulicity 1,5 mg Solution for Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet and exercise for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes.
Dosage (summary)
1.5 mg once weekly, no adjustment for elderly.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to potential risks.
Key Drug Interactions
- May delay gastric emptying affecting oral medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to dulaglutide
- Personal/family history of MTC
- Pancreatitis
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Severe gastrointestinal disease
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Hypoglycaemia
Counselling Points
- Administer once weekly
- Monitor for signs of thyroid tumours
- Stay hydrated to avoid dehydration
Serious warnings
- Risk of thyroid C-cell tumours
- Dehydration risk
- Acute pancreatitis risk
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