Trulicity is a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, which should be combined with a proper diet and practice of regular exercise.
This medicine is Dulaglutide, a compound that helps to improve blood glucose, thus helping to complete the treatment. This medicine may be used alone, or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of diabetes.
Price
The price of Trulicity varies between 200 and 700 reais, and should 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 may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach pain, low blood sugar, decreased appetite, poor digestion, constipation, gas or tiredness.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated for patients with type I diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis or history of malignant thyroid tumor and for patients with allergy to any of the components of the formula.
