Xultophy Injection

Short Description

Xultophy Injection is a combination medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Xultophy Injection should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. You should use this medicine regularly as per the dose advised to get the most benefit. If you stop taking it your blood sugar levels may rise very high and put you at risk of serious complications. It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Follow the instructions given by your doctor carefully.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

nasal congestion sore throat headache respiratory tract infection nausea increased lipase in the blood diarrhea pain swelling redness

Alcohol Warning

Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that contain alcohol while taking this medicine.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Xultophy Injection is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Liraglutide and Insulin Degludec. Liraglutide helps your body make more insulin during meals and lowers the amount of sugar produced in your body. Insulin Degludec works like your body's natural insulin. It facilitates reuptake of glucose in muscle and fat cells and also blocks release of glucose from the liver. Together the two medicines provide consistent all-day sugar control.

Take it at the same time each day with or without food. Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. Check the pen label each time to make sure you are using the correct medicine. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur. Always carry some sugary food with you in case you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Xultophy Injection affects you. Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that contain alcohol while taking this medicine. Do not share your pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed to avoid giving or getting serious infections.