A much larger study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last year, found that use of the drug was linked to increased risk of pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and gastroparesis, a disorder where the movement of food from the stomach to small intestine is obstructed
Common scenarios: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, severe asthma maintenance, post-transplant
Dulaglutide (Trulicity), administered weekly, has a half-life of approximately 5 days, meaning it takes roughly 3-4 weeks (about 5 half-lives) for 97% elimination
Kunal Shah, clinical director of obesity medicine at the Rutgers Center for Metabolic Health and Weight Management
Recognizing problems such as foaming, incomplete dissolution, or cloudy solutions can prevent complications and ensure that your medication remains safe and effective