Exenatide
Category: DiabetesExenatide Overview
Exenatide (marketed as Byetta, Bydureon) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 receptor agonist) medication, belonging to the group of incretin mimetics, approved in April 2005 for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. Exenatide in its Byetta form is administered as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin) of the abdomen, thigh, or arm, any time within the 60 minutes before the first and last meal of the day.[1] A once-weekly injection has been approved ...
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diabetic medication ## Okay, stumped me for a minute, then I realized it should be Exenatide, this is sold under the name brands Exendin 4, Byetta, and others. Here's the monograhp listing where you can find more info: Exenatide Info Click Here This is very new to the US market, and it seems to work really well for some people and to cause awful reactions in others, so please be careful using this, and keep all doctor's appointments. Report any unusual reactions and problems right away, also remember, this is not an INSULIN, it is something that helps control your blood sugar levels by helping to aid your pancreas and augment its control of your blood sugar, so this alone will not control your sugar levels. I have a friend in Texas who has used this with great results, in additi...
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diabetic medication ## Okay, stumped me for a minute, then I realized it should be Exenatide, this is sold under the name brands Exendin 4, Byetta, and others. Here's the monograhp listing where you can find more info: Exenatide Info Click Here This is very new to the US market, and it seems to work really well for some people and to cause awful reactions in others, so please be careful using this, and keep all doctor's appointments. Report any unusual reactions and problems right away, also remember, this is not an INSULIN, it is something that helps control your blood sugar levels by helping to aid your pancreas and augment its control of your blood sugar, so this alone will not control your sugar levels. I have a friend in Texas who has used this with great results, in additi...
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Exenatide
- For Suspension, Extended Release: 2mg, 2mg/vial
- Injection: 2mg, 300mcg/1.2ml (250mcg/ml), 300ugm/1.2ml (250ugm/ml), 300ugm/1.2ml(250ugm/ml), 600mcg/2.4ml (250mcg/ml), 600ugm/2.4ml (250ugm/ml), 600ugm/2.4ml(250ugm/ml)
- Suspension, Extended Release: 2mg/0.85ml (2mg/0.85ml)
Other drugs which contain Exenatide or a similar ingredient: (3 results)
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