Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Forms:
Injection pen
Administration:
By injection under the skin
Therapeutic Uses:
- To improve glycemic control (blood glucose levels) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- To lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack in people with established cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Trulicity Drug Class
Trulicity (troo li si tee) belongs to a group of medications called glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
Trulicity Age Range
Trulicity is approved for use in adults. It is not known whether Trulicity is safe or effective in children under 18 years of age.
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