Erly Prefilled Pen 3.0 ml in 1 pre-filled pen

All Details About Erly Prefilled Pen

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Erly Prefilled Pen

Description:

Erly Prefilled Pen is a medicine used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. Proper control of diabetes also helps to lower your chances of a heart attack or a stroke.

Erly Prefilled Pen belongs to the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) group of diabetes medicines. It works by helping your body produce insulin and by reducing appetite. It also helps to reduce weight in some people. This medicine should be stored in a refrigerator until you need it but do not freeze it.

It is normally injected under the skin once daily. The dose will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of the day with or without food but try to use it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully.

Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet and regular exercise as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, indigestion, and constipation. It can also lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) especially if you are also taking other medicines like insulin or sulphonylureas for treatment of diabetes. To prevent this, it is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary candy or glucose candy with you.

Earlier using it, let your doctor know if you have any pancreas or stomach problems or severe dehydration (loss of body water), or diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes characterized by too much acid and ketones in your blood). This medicine may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using this medicine. If you experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar, do not drive, use machinery or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can do them safely.

Uses:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Erly

Constipation
Decreased appetite
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Erly Prefilled Pen.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Erly Prefilled Pen is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Erly Prefilled Pen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Erly Prefilled Pen does not usually affect your ability to drive.
However, patients should be advised to take precautions to avoid hypoglycemia while driving and using machines, in particular when it is used in combination with a sulfonylurea or insulin.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erly Prefilled Pen is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erly Prefilled Pen is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Erly Prefilled Pen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erly Prefilled Pen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Erly Prefilled Pen is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is it better to take Erly Prefilled Pen in the morning or at night?

It is advised to take Erly Prefilled Pen once daily at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. Erly Prefilled Pen comes as a solution (liquid) in a prefilled dosing pen to inject subcutaneously (under the skin) in your stomach, thigh, or upper arm.

What things need to be checked before injecting Erly Prefilled Pen? How should I inject Erly Prefilled Pen?

Forever look at the Erly Prefilled Pen solution before injecting it. It should be clear, colorless, and free of particles. Do not use Erly Prefilled Pen if it is colored, cloudy, thickened, or contains solid particles, or expired. You should inject it below the skin (subcutaneously) and not in vein or muscle. It is important to learn the technique before injecting it yourself.

What are the other uses of Erly Prefilled Pen?

Erly Prefilled Pen is used along with diet and exercise program to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is also used to prevent heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and heart and blood vessel disease.

Can I use other anti-diabetic medicines along with Erly Prefilled Pen?

Affirmative, you can use other anti-diabetic medicines but the dose needs to be adjusted. Do not mix other insulins with Erly Prefilled Pen. It is important to know that, other medicines which have similar mechanism of action should not be used like exenatide or lixisenatide with Erly Prefilled Pen.

Can Erly Prefilled Pen be used for weight loss?

Affirmative, Erly Prefilled Pen may be used as an add on therapy for weight loss. It may be used along with reduced calorie intake and exercise program for management of weight of obese or overweight patients. However, Erly Prefilled Pen is approved for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.

What if I forget to inject a dose?

If you forget to inject a dose, immediately inject the forgotten dose. But, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue with your next dose. Remember not to double the dose.

What is the most important information I should know about Erly Prefilled Pen?

You should be aware that Erly Prefilled Pen may cause serious side effects such as thyroid tumors. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended in patients with personal or family history of thyroid tumors. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice a lump in the neck, hoarseness (abnormal voice change), trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.

What are the serious side effects of Erly Prefilled Pen?

The serious side effects of Erly Prefilled Pen include inflammation (swelling and pain) of pancreas (pancreatitis), severe allergic reactions, low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), kidney failure, and gall bladder problems.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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