Trulicity® at a glance
| Detail | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dulaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist |
| Maker | Eli Lilly |
| Approved use | Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise |
| Form and rhythm | Single-dose pen, injected under the skin once a week |
| Where approved | US (FDA, 2014) and EU (EMA, 2014) |
What the label describes
| Step | What the label describes |
|---|---|
| Start | 0.75 mg once weekly [1] |
| After 4 weeks | The dosage may be increased to 1.5 mg once weekly for additional glycemic control [1] |
| If additional glycemic control is needed | The label describes increasing in 1.5 mg increments after at least 4 weeks on the current dosage [1] |
| Maximum | 4.5 mg once weekly [1] |
Your dose and schedule are set by your prescriber.
From the label to the app
| What the label says | What PepLabo does with it |
|---|---|
| Missed dose: give it if at least 3 days (72 hours) remain until the next dose; otherwise skip it [1]. | A follow-up arrives 30 minutes after a missed dose time, and Today marks the dose as overdue. PepLabo does not count the days or decide for you. |
| The weekly day can change if the last dose was given 3 or more days before the new day [1]. | Today shows your last dose and how long ago it was. You change the weekday in the schedule; whether to move it is your prescriber’s call. |
| Rotate injection sites with each dose [1]. | Each log asks for the site on a front and back body map, and a weekly heat map shows which areas you used. |
| Store in the fridge; if needed, each pen can be kept at room temperature up to 30 °C for a total of 14 days [1]. | Enter the expiry date and PepLabo reminds you a week before and on the day. It does not count days since first use or days out of the fridge. |
What PepLabo does and does not do
| PepLabo does | PepLabo does not |
|---|---|
| Record each dose with the date, time and amount you enter, and the site for injections | Suggest a dose, a schedule change or a medicine |
| Remind you 15 minutes before, at the dose time, and 30 minutes after a missed dose | Tell you what to do after a missed dose; the leaflet and your prescriber do |
| Put check-ins, weight and doses on one timeline | Interpret symptoms or judge progress |
| Keep your records on your phone, with no account needed to track | Use analytics, advertising or tracking SDKs, or write to Apple Health |
| Create a PDF of your dose log for your clinician (Pro) | Replace your clinician or pharmacist |
