Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen contains Dulaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used primarily for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Along with diet and exercise, it helps manage blood sugar levels and may benefit certain patients' cardiovascular systems.

Brand Name: Aplevant

Composition: Dulaglutide

Mechanism of Action:

Dulaglutide helps efficiently control blood sugar levels by imitating the effects of the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). It reduces the liver's synthesis of glucose by suppressing glucagon secretion after meals and increasing glucose-dependent insulin secretion, which guarantees that insulin is produced when needed. It also encourages satiety, which may help with weight control, and slows stomach emptying, which helps avoid postprandial glucose rises.

Uses:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dosage and Administration:

1.5mg once every seven days. Apply subcutaneously to the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. can be taken with or without food, at any time of day.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Hypoglycemia
• Abdominal Pain
• Decreased appetite

Safety Advise: 

Kidney  

Patients with renal illness should use Aplevant with caution. It could be necessary to alter the dosage of Aplevant. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Patients with liver illness should use Aplevant with caution. It could be necessary to alter the dosage of Aplevant. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Before obtaining an injection of Aplevant, let your doctor know if you are pregnant.

Breast feeding  

Using Aplevant while breast feeding is most likely dangerous. The medication may damage the unborn child if it enters the breastmilk. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

The safety of drinking alcohol while using Aplevant Injection is unknown. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage:

Keep refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C. Avoid freezing. Before using, let it come to room temperature.

How to use this medication?

Regardless of meals, a once-weekly subcutaneous dose of dulaglutide injection is given in the upper arm, thigh, or stomach. Pay close attention to the directions on your medication and ask your doctor or pharmacist for explanations if necessary.

Injections of dulaglutide manage diabetes but do not treat it. Even if you are feeling good, keep using the dulaglutide injection. Consult your doctor before ceasing to use dulaglutide injections.

Prefilled dosage pens containing enough medication for a single dose are available for dulaglutide. Dulaglutide should never be mixed with other medications; it should always be injected in its own prefilled dosing pen.

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