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Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Once-weekly GLP-1 agonist with cardiovascular benefit.
Plain-Language Label Highlights
Brand names: Trulicity
Type 2 diabetes; also reduces cardiovascular events in adults with T2D and cardiovascular risk.
A once-weekly pen that mimics a gut hormone — lowering blood sugar and offering heart benefits.
Thyroid C-cell tumor risk in rodents — avoid with medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2.
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Abdominal pain
- •Decreased appetite
- •Pancreatitis
- •Hypoglycemia (with insulin/sulfonylurea)
- •Acute kidney injury
- •Severe GI reactions
- •Medullary thyroid cancer history
- •MEN 2
Educational summary of the FDA prescribing information. Not a substitute for the full label or medical advice. Always discuss with a licensed prescriber.
Mechanism of Action
GLP-1 analog fused to a modified human IgG4 Fc fragment, giving a half-life that supports weekly dosing. Improves glycemia and reduces MACE in T2D.
Research Areas
Common Research Protocols
0.75–4.5 mg SC once weekly.
Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.
Cited Research
REWIND trial
Reduced major adverse cardiovascular events in T2D patients with or without prior CV disease.
Important Considerations
- •FDA-approved.
- •Boxed warning: thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents.
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