Trulicity

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 03, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Dulaglutide

Common Brands:

Trulicity

Availability:

Prescription only

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.