Xultophy TM
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Active ingredients: insulin degludec + liraglutide
Brand name
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: XULTOPHY insulin degludec 100 units/mL liraglutide 3.6 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen 3 mLWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Xultophy is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control in combination with metformin, with or without other oral glucose-lowering medicinal products (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties-Clinical trials and Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for Use for available data on the different combinations).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear, colourless solution provided in a 3 mL pre-filled multidose disposable pen.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 3 pack
- 5 pack
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
