Dulaglutide

Brand names: Trulicity

Dulaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist administered as a once-weekly injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by stimulating insulin release, slowing gastric emptyin

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
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What is it?
Dulaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist administered as a once-weekly injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by st
Drug Class
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Overview

Dulaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist administered as a once-weekly injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by stimulating insulin release, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing appetite. It also reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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