XULTOPHY INSULIN 5PE 3ML

The scientific name for xaltophil

 Insulin degludec, liraglutide

What is XULTOPHY?

• Insulin degludec and liraglutide is a long-acting synthetic insulin that increases glucose uptake in tissues, and liraglutide, which belongs to a group of glucagon-like compounds, helps control glucose levels in the body and increases insulin secretion from the pancreas.

What are the uses of XULTOPHY?

• The combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide is used to treat type 2 diabetes in conjunction with diet and exercise to better control blood sugar levels.
• This medicine is usually given after other medicines have failed to control your blood sugar levels.

What are the contraindications to the use of XULTOPHY ?

• Insulin degludec and liraglutide is contraindicated in the following cases:
• A family history of medullary thyroid cancer.
• A family history of multiple endocrine cancer.
• Hypersensitivity to one of the components of the drug.
• During an episode of hypoglycemia, or diabetic ketoacidosis.

What are the side effects of XULTOPHY?

This medicine may cause the following side effects:

• Nose and throat inflammation.
• a headache.
• Diarrhea.
• nausea.
• Increased level of lipase enzyme.
• Infections of the upper respiratory tract.
• Allergic reactions at the injection site.
• Gallstones are formed.
• cholecystitis;
• Low blood sugar level.

What are the precautions for using XULTOPHY?

• The following things should be considered before and during the use of insulin degludec and liraglutide:
• This medicine may increase your risk of developing thyroid cancer.
• This medicine may cause hypersensitivity in some patients, and the symptoms may be serious and life-threatening.
• This medicine may cause acute pancreatitis.
• Low blood sugar is a common side effect, so the patient should pay attention to the symptoms of low blood sugar.
• This medicine may increase your risk of developing hypokalemia.
• Use of this medicine may cause damage to the kidneys.

What are the drug interactions of XULTOPHY?

• Medicines that increase your risk of developing low blood sugar, such as:
  
• Other diabetes medicines.
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
• fluoxetine;
• salicylates;
• Medicines that may reduce the effect of insulin degludec and liraglutide:
• Atypical antipsychotics.
• corticosteroids;
• diuretics;
• Oral contraceptives.
• Protease inhibitors.
• Thyroid hormones.
• Medicines that may increase the side effects of insulin degludec and liraglutide:
• beta-blockers;
• clonidine;
• Respirin.

What are the doses of XULTOPHY and methods of use?

• Inject this medication under the skin once daily at the same time each day.

What are the storage conditions for XULTOPHY?

• Store in the refrigerator.