Trulicity is a medication indicated to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, which must be combined with an adequate diet and regular exercise.
This medicine has in its composition Dulaglutide, a compound that helps to improve the blood glucose level, thus helping to complete the treatment. This medication can be used alone, or in combination with other medicines to treat diabetes.
Price
The price of Trulicity varies between 200 and 700 reais, and must be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Trulicity is an injectable medicine, and the recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor, as they depend on the severity of the disease.
- When taken alone, it is indicated to take 0.75 mg once a week, up to a maximum dose of 1.5 mg. When taken in combination with other medicines, the recommended dose is 1.5 mg once a week.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Trulicity can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach pain, low blood sugar, decreased appetite, poor digestion, constipation, gas or tiredness.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated for patients with type I diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis or a history of malignant thyroid tumor and for patients with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
