ASTRA ZENECA
SKU: 46926
This medicine is a long-acting injectable medication containing exenatide, used primarily for the management of type 2 diabetes.
It comes in a pre-filled pen format, with each pen delivering a dose of 2 mg of exenatide in a suspension for injection.
The medication works by mimicking the action of incretin hormones, which help regulate blood sugar levels.
Benefits:
-Helps lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes when used alongside diet and exercise.
-Can lead to weight loss in some patients, which is beneficial as obesity is often associated with type 2 diabetes.
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
Precautions:
-Not recommended for use in individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
-Caution should be exercised in patients with a history of pancreatitis; it may increase the risk of this condition.
-Patients should be monitored for signs of hypoglycemia, especially if used with other antidiabetic medications.
Side Effects:
-Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
-Serious side effects may include pancreatitis, kidney problems, allergic reactions (such as rash or difficulty breathing), and increased heart rate.
-Patients should report any severe gastrointestinal symptoms or signs of an allergic reaction to their healthcare provider immediately.
Main Ingredients and Their Benefts:
Exenatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps to lower blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin secretion in response to meals, thereby improving glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
It comes in a pre-filled pen format, with each pen delivering a dose of 2 mg of exenatide in a suspension for injection.
The medication works by mimicking the action of incretin hormones, which help regulate blood sugar levels.
Benefits:
-Helps lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes when used alongside diet and exercise.
-Can lead to weight loss in some patients, which is beneficial as obesity is often associated with type 2 diabetes.
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
Precautions:
-Not recommended for use in individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
-Caution should be exercised in patients with a history of pancreatitis; it may increase the risk of this condition.
-Patients should be monitored for signs of hypoglycemia, especially if used with other antidiabetic medications.
Side Effects:
-Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
-Serious side effects may include pancreatitis, kidney problems, allergic reactions (such as rash or difficulty breathing), and increased heart rate.
-Patients should report any severe gastrointestinal symptoms or signs of an allergic reaction to their healthcare provider immediately.
Main Ingredients and Their Benefts:
Exenatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps to lower blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin secretion in response to meals, thereby improving glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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