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Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's

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Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas produces little or no insulin at all.

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's contains Dulaglutide that belongs to the class of ‘incretin mimetics’. Dulaglutide works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meals) and decreasing the amount of sugar the liver makes. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's also prevents the risk of heart diseases in type 2 diabetes patients.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, stomach pain, constipation, and feeling tired. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Before starting Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases. It is advised to limit your alcohol intake while using Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's to avoid low blood sugar levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's may make you feel tired, hence drive and operate machinery only when you are feeling better. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Uses of Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

Medicinal Benefits

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is an incretin mimetic that mimics the action of a natural hormone called Incretin (a metabolic hormone that stimulates a decrease in blood glucose levels). It works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas during high blood sugar levels (after meals) and decreases the amount of sugar the liver makes. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's also reduces the risk of serious heart diseases, such as heart attack or stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

Directions for Use

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's should be administered subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. Your doctor or nurse will guide you on how to use the injection. Your doctor will prescribe the dosage based on your disease condition and tolerance. Your doctor may start the course with a low dose and gradually maintain an effective dose to achieve the required blood glucose control.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Feeling tired

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver diseases, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), stomach disorders like acid reflux, gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels), diabetic retinopathy, and type 1 diabetes before starting Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's is contraindicated in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones)), and personal or family history of thyroid cancer. Do not share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle is changed. It is advised to limit your alcohol intake while using Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's to avoid low blood sugar levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting this medication. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's may make you feel tired; hence drive and operate machinery only when you are feeling better. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's may interact with other anti-diabetic medicines (insulin glargine), hormones (levothyroxine), high blood pressure medicines (propranolol, metoprolol), and glaucoma eye drops (timolol). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it affects blood sugar levels. Avoid fatty foods and include healthy carbohydrates in your diet.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Tell your doctor before taking Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, heart, kidney or liver diseases, pancreatitis, gastroparesis, reflux, and hypoglycaemia. Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's is contraindicated in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, diabetic ketoacidosis, and personal or family history of thyroid cancer.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • METOPROLOL
  • TIMOLOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.
  • Eat at regular intervals.
  • Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.
  • Follow your doctor's guide on noticing and managing the early symptoms of high/low blood sugar levels.
  • Gastrointestinal side effects can be managed with simple modifications in your lifestyle. These include cutting down on sugars and fatty foods, avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas. 

Special Advise

It is advised to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diabetes mellitus: It is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Diabetes mellitus is also known as adult-onset diabetes. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produce little or no insulin at all. This disease mostly occurs in people above 40 years but can also occur in childhood based on the risk factors. The treatment includes oral glucose-lowering medicines and insulin shots. 

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
Other Info - APL0044

FAQs

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's contains Dulaglutide that increases the insulin release from the pancreas after meals when your body has high blood glucose levels. Thus, Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's helps lower the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycaemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda.
Use injection solution only if it is clear, colourless, and contains no particles. Administer the injection subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. Your doctor or nurse will guide you on how to use the injection. You can take Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's with or without a meal. However, it is advised to take the injection preferably with a meal since it lowers the blood sugar levels and may cause gastrointestinal side effects. Do not share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle is changed.
Your doctor may advise Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's with or without other medications to control your blood sugar levels. Take Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's with other anti-diabetic medicines only if prescribed by the doctor. If you are also prescribed insulin, take Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's and insulin injections separately. Please do not mix them. You can inject both injections in the same body region, but the injection sites should not be next to each other.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
Store the unused Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C protected from the light. You may also store Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's at room temperature of 15°C to 30°C for up to 14 days before use. Do not freeze Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's. Do not use Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's if it is frozen.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects and increase the risk of developing low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before starting Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefit outweighs the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is no sufficient data on how Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's affects breastfeeding. It is safe to seek medical advice before starting Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's if you are lactating.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any signs of low blood sugar.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment when prescribed Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases when you are prescribed Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's.

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Children

Unsafe

Aplevant 1.5 Mg Pre-Filled Pen 2's is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

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