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.
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
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- 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
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- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
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Sources & References
- FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
- National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
- MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
- American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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