Xultophy Insulin 5Pe 3Ml injectable pens that contain insulin and liraglutide, used to treat type 2 diabetes and help control blood glucose levels.

Xultophy Ingredients

Each Xultophy injection contains:

• Insulin degludec: a long-acting basal insulin that lowers blood sugar levels.

• Liraglutide: a GLP-1 analogue that helps the body produce more insulin during meals and reduce blood glucose levels.

Xultophy uses

Xultophy injections are used to:

• Control blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Xultophy Insulin Dose

• The usual dose is once daily, preferably at the same time each day.

• If the dose is taken at a different time on the next day, make sure there are at least 8 hours between the two doses.

• Xultophy pens do not need to be used with meals.

• The injection is given subcutaneously in the front of the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm — not intravenously or intramuscularly.

• The injection site should be changed with each use.

Xultophy insulin side effects

Xultophy injections may cause some side effects, including:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

• Skin changes at the injection site.

• Dizziness.

• Decreased appetite.

• Nausea.

• Vomiting.

• Diarrhea.

• Indigestion.

Contraindications

Xultophy must not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to any of its components.

• Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying).

• Patients undergoing anesthesia or surgery.

• Children and adolescents under 18 years old.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor before using Xultophy, especially if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Are taking oral antidiabetic medications.

• Have eye, kidney, or liver problems.

• Have a current or past history of thyroid disease.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Severe abdominal pain, which could be a sign of acute pancreatitis.

• Dehydration, which may occur due to vomiting or diarrhea.

Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking before using Xultophy, especially:

• Diabetes medications.

• Thyroid hormones.

• Testosterone.

• Blood pressure medications.

• Oral contraceptives.

• Diuretics.

Storage Instructions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C.

• Do not freeze.

• After first use, the pen may be kept at room temperature (up to 30°C) or in the refrigerator (2–8°C) for up to 21 days only.

• Discard the product after 21 days of opening.