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Trulicity Disease Interactions

There are 4 disease interactions with Trulicity (dulaglutide).

Major

Dulaglutide (applies to Trulicity) gastroparesis

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

Dulaglutide slows gastric emptying and has not been studied in patients with gastroparesis, therefore it is not recommended in these patients.

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Major

GLP-1 receptor agonists (applies to Trulicity) pancreatitis

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists has been associated with rare reports of acute pancreatitis. Other antidiabetic therapies should be considered in patients with a previous history of pancreatitis, although it is not known if they are at increased risk. Patients receiving treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists should be observed carefully for signs and symptoms of pancreatitis. If this diagnosis is suspected, the treatment should be discontinued immediately and appropriate management should be initiated. Treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists should be permanently discontinued if pancreatitis is confirmed.

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Major

GLP-1 receptor agonists (applies to Trulicity) thyroid carcinoma

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type II

GLP-1 receptor agonist antidiabetic drugs are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2). Carcinogenicity studies in rodents and limited postmarketing data suggest that GLP-1 inhibitors may cause a dose-related and treatment duration-related increase in risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, although a causal relationship has not been established.

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Moderate

GLP-1 receptor agonists (applies to Trulicity) renal dysfunction

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

There have been reports of acute renal failure and worsening of chronic renal failure sometimes requiring hemodialysis in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor inhibitors. Some of these events occurred in patients without known underlying renal disease. These drugs should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment, especially during treatment initiation or dose escalation. Patients should be monitored, especially if they report severe gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration. The frequency of gastrointestinal events is increased as renal function declines. There is limited clinical experience with most of these drugs in patients with severe renal impairment.

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Trulicity drug interactions

There are 266 drug interactions with Trulicity (dulaglutide).

Trulicity alcohol/food interactions

There are 2 alcohol/food interactions with Trulicity (dulaglutide).

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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