Foundayo 5.5 mg Pill - Pack of 30

What is Foundayo and what is it used for?

Foundayo contains the active ingredient orforglipron and is a prescription medicine used in adults with obesity or overweight. It influences appetite regulation, which may help you eat less food and reduce your body weight.

Foundayo is used together with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help with weight loss and maintaining weight. It may be prescribed for adults with:

• BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater (obesity), or

• BMI of at least 27 kg/m² but less than 30 kg/m² (overweight) when there is at least one weight-related health problem, such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, obstructive sleep apnoea, impaired heart function, or a history of heart attack, stroke or blood-vessel problems.

How can Foundayo help with my weight-management problem?

If you are living with obesity or overweight, managing appetite and food intake can be an important part of weight management. Foundayo influences appetite regulation, which may help you eat less and reduce your body weight. It is intended to be used as part of a broader weight-management plan that includes a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Who should not take Foundayo?

Do not take Foundayo if you are allergic to orforglipron or any of the other ingredients in the medicine. Foundayo should not be given to children or adolescents under 18 because it has not been studied in this age group.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Foundayo?

Speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before treatment if you have or have had pancreatitis, severe problems with food digestion or delayed stomach emptying, gallbladder problems, eye or vision problems, severe heart failure, or if you are due to have surgery under anaesthesia. Your healthcare professional should also know if you take insulin, a sulfonylurea or medicines for high blood pressure, as dose adjustments may sometimes be needed.

How should I take Foundayo?

Always take Foundayo exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The dose is increased gradually according to your individual treatment plan.

The maximum daily dose is 17.2 mg. Do not change your dose unless Fylde Clinic Pharmacist or your GP tells you to.

When should I take Foundayo?

You can take your once-daily dose at any time of day, with or without food.

Should I swallow the tablet whole?

Yes. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush or chew it. Do not take more than one tablet per day.

What if I forget to take Foundayo?

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, do not take more than one dose in a day and do not take a double dose to make up for a missed tablet.

What if I take too much Foundayo?

If you take more Foundayo than you should, contact your doctor immediately. Taking too much may make you feel sick or be sick (vomit).

Can I stop taking Foundayo?

Do not stop treatment without speaking to your doctor. If you stop Foundayo and have type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar levels may increase.

What are the common side effects of Foundayo?

Like all medicines, Foundayo can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The most common side effects are:

• Nausea (feeling sick)

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Indigestion

• Abdominal (stomach) pain

These side effects are usually not severe. Nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting are most common when starting orforglipron and generally decrease over time in most patients.

Other reported side effects include:

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Fast pulse

• Low blood pressure

• Bloating

• Burping

• Reflux or heartburn

• Gas

• Gallstones

• Hair loss

• Fatigue

• Increased pancreatic enzyme levels in the blood

• Low blood sugar in certain combinations with other diabetes medicines

• Unusual sense of taste or an unusual sensation when touched.

Can Foundayo cause low blood sugar?

Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) can occur, particularly when Foundayo is used with certain diabetes medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas. Your doctor may adjust the dose of these medicines to reduce this risk.

Warning signs of low blood sugar can include headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, hunger, confusion, irritability, fast heartbeat and sweating.

Are there serious side effects I should know about?

Seek medical attention promptly for symptoms of acute pancreatitis, such as severe stomach and back pain that does not go away. Acute pancreatitis is described in the leaflet as a serious, potentially life-threatening condition.

The leaflet also identifies other serious or potentially serious effects, including:

• Sudden changes in vision or other unusual visual symptoms

• Bowel obstruction, which may cause severe tummy pain, abdominal swelling, vomiting or inability to pass wind or open your bowels

• Severe constipation

• Serious allergic reactions, including breathing difficulties or swelling of the face and throat

• Kidney problems, sometimes requiring dialysis, particularly where dehydration occurs following vomiting or diarrhoea.

What should I do if I develop severe vomiting or diarrhoea?

Vomiting and diarrhoea can cause dehydration. It is important to drink enough fluids, particularly if you have kidney problems. Speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have concerns.

What is the active ingredient in Foundayo?

The active ingredient is orforglipron. Foundayo is available in six strengths:

• Foundayo 0.8 mg — 0.8 mg orforglipron per tablet

• Foundayo 2.5 mg — 2.5 mg orforglipron per tablet

• Foundayo 5.5 mg — 5.5 mg orforglipron per tablet

• Foundayo 9 mg — 9 mg orforglipron per tablet

• Foundayo 14.5 mg — 14.5 mg orforglipron per tablet

• Foundayo 17.2 mg — 17.2 mg orforglipron per tablet

What are the other ingredients in Foundayo tablets?

The tablet core contains:

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Crospovidone

• Copovidone

• Anhydrous sodium carbonate

• Magnesium stearate

The film coating contains:

• Poly(vinyl alcohol)

• Titanium dioxide

• Macrogol

• Talc

• Iron oxide red (E172), depending on tablet strength

• Iron oxide yellow (E172), depending on tablet strength

• Iron oxide black (E172), depending on tablet strength.

Does Foundayo contain sodium?

Foundayo contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet, meaning it is essentially considered sodium-free according to the patient leaflet.

What strengths and pack sizes are available?

Foundayo is supplied as film-coated tablets in six strengths: 0.8 mg, 2.5 mg, 5.5 mg, 9 mg, 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg. The tablets are available in blister packs of 30 or 90 tablets, although not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Important: Foundayo is a prescription medicine. The information above is based on the supplied Patient Information Leaflet and does not replace advice from your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. The leaflet also states that Foundayo should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.