How do you open a Trulicity pen?

How do you open a Trulicity pen?

Pull the Trulicity base cap straight off. Do not touch the needle. Place the clear base of the pen flat and firmly against your skin on your chosen injection site at a 90° angle (straight up and down). Unlock by turning the lock ring.

Should Trulicity be injected cold?

by Drugs.com Yes, you can give Trulicity cold but it is more likely to sting. Allow Trulicity at least 30 minutes to warm up to room temperature beforehand to make receiving the injection much more pleasant.

Can you inject 2 Trulicity pens?

There is no information on using 2 dulaglutide pens in situations when a patient’s dose has increased and the patient has remaining unused pens. Lilly cannot make any recommendations on using 2 dulaglutide pens as this was not studied in clinical trials.

What temperature should Trulicity be kept at?

Store your pen in the refrigerator, but do NOT freeze your pen. If you decide to travel with your Trulicity pens, you can keep them at room temperature (below 86°F, 30°C) for up to 14 days.

Is Trulicity a one time use pen?

Each pen contains one dose with no need to measure or mix anything. Read the Instructions for Use included with your pen. Every dose of Trulicity comes in the easy-to-use‖ pen, so you can continue to have the same experience with once-weekly Trulicity, regardless of the dose you’ve been prescribed.

Can I take 2 doses of Trulicity?

Do not take more than one dose in 72 hours. Using too much Trulicity too soon can increase your risk for side effects, like nausea or diarrhea. If you use other medications for diabetes and take too much Trulicity too soon, you could increase your risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can be serious.

How long is Trulicity good not refrigerated?

How long can Trulicity be left out of the refrigerator? A Trulicity pen may be left unrefrigerated for a maximum of 14 days, as long as it is kept at room temperature (less than 86°F (30°C) and not exposed to light or a heat source.

What if I forget my Trulicity shot?

If you miss a dose of TRULICITY, take the missed dose as soon as possible if there are at least 3 days (72 hours) until your next scheduled dose. If there are less than 3 days remaining, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.

How much weight can I lose on Trulicity?

by Drugs.com Trulicity is not a weight loss drug, but some people may lose weight. People lost, on average, two to six pounds while taking Trulicity. However, 15 to 30% gained weight.

Can I skip a week of Trulicity?

patients can resume their regular once-weekly dosing schedule. the missed dose should be skipped, the next dose should be administered on the regularly scheduled day, The day of weekly administration can be changed if necessary as long as the last dulaglutide dose was administered 3 or more days before. 1.

Can Trulicity be left at room temperature?

Trulicity should be kept in the refrigerator at 36ºF to 46ºF. If needed, you can keep pens at room temperature no higher than 86ºF for up to 14 days.

Can you just stop taking Trulicity?

Read the instructions for use for the pen carefully before using TRULICITY. Do not stop TRULICITY just because you feel better. It is important that you do not stop using TRULICITY unless your doctor tells you to do so. Too much TRULICITY can make you feel sick or be sick.

How long can you stay on TRULICITY?

You can leave Trulicity out of a refrigerator for up to 14 days and still use it. If Trulicity has not been used within 14 days of being kept out of a refrigerator, it should be thrown away in a sharps container.

Can you just stop taking TRULICITY?