Is Dulaglutide best taken at night?

Dulaglutide is usually taken once a week. It can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food . But it should be taken on the same day each week.

Does Dulaglutide cause thyroid cancer?

Thyroid cancer is more common in people with type 2 diabetes than in non-diabetics. Dulaglutide is not recommended for patients who have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma .

Is Dulaglutide the same as insulin?

Dulaglutide is not the same as insulin . Dulaglutide belongs to a class of drugs called Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists. Dulaglutide is similar to a naturally occurring hormone in the body (incretin).

Does Dulaglutide affect the heart?

Dulaglutide, commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, is associated with an increased heart rate and reduced blood pressure . Dulaglutide should be used with caution in patients who already have an arrhythmia.

Does Dulaglutide help with weight loss?

Dulaglutide is associated with weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes, although it is not a weight-loss drug.

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Pulmonary Atresia - References

Creator: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Keywords: Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia References, References for Pulmonary Atresia

Written by - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

References:

Facts about Pulmonary Atresia - (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/heartdefects/pulmonaryatresia.html)
What is pulmonary atresia? - (http://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=pulmonary-atresia-pa-90-P01809)

Author: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

Editor: Suchitra Chari

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Apr 09, 2018