¿Qué es Trulicity?

Trulicity (dulaglutida) es un medicamento recetado inyectable que se utiliza principalmente para mejorar el control del azúcar en sangre en adultos con diabetes tipo 2. Funciona imitando la acción de la GLP-1, una hormona que aumenta la liberación de insulina en respuesta a niveles altos de azúcar en sangre, ayudando así en la gestión de los niveles de glucosa. Además, Trulicity a menudo se recomienda por sus beneficios cardiovasculares en pacientes con problemas cardíacos específicos.

Side Effects

• Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, blood in your urine
• Diarrhea, dry mouth, sunken eyes, thirst, wrinkled skin

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or a history of diabetic retinopathy or pancreas problems. Tell your doctor if you have severe digestion problems (including gastroparesis) or stomach or bowel problems.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (more likely if you also take insulin or other diabetes medicine)Kidney problemsEye or vision problems, including diabetic retinopathyGallbladder problems, including cholelithiasis, cholecystitis
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness