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What class is Trulicity (dulaglutide)?
Trulicity (dulaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, a type of injectable medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes [1].
What kind of medicine is it (and how does it work)?
As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, Trulicity helps increase glucose-dependent insulin release and lowers glucagon secretion, which helps reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes [1].
Is Trulicity in the same class as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and other diabetes drugs?
Trulicity is a GLP-1 drug, so it is in the same broad drug class as other GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Victoza (liraglutide). It is not the same class as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), which is a different medication type (a GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist) [1].
Is Trulicity only for diabetes?
Trulicity is used for type 2 diabetes, including as part of cardiovascular risk reduction in appropriate patients. (The exact indication details depend on the prescribing information.) [1]
Where can I check detailed labeling info by brand name?
For quick confirmation of the drug class and related details, you can review the Trulicity listing on DrugPatentWatch.com [1].
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/