Pramlintide



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  • Contains / Salt: Pramlintide


Pramlintide Information



Pramlintide Benefits & Uses

Pramlintide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Diabetes Type 1

Other Benefits

  • Diabetes Type 2

Pramlintide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 1
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 60 mcg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 15 - 60 mcg given before each meal, dose depends upon the body sugar level
Geriatric
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 1
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 60 mcg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 15 - 60 mcg given before each meal, dose depends upon the body sugar level


Pramlintide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pramlintide is used -

Mild

Common

  • Loss of appetite

Pramlintide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pramlintide safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Pramlintide will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Pramlintide safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Pramlintide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Pramlintide is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Pramlintide on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Pramlintide on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pramlintide on the Liver?


    Use of Pramlintide may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Pramlintide on the Heart?


    The heart can be affected by Pramlintide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Pramlintide with Other Drugs

Pramlintide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Pramlintide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pramlintide unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pramlintide

  • Is this Pramlintide habit forming or addictive?


    Pramlintide is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pramlintide as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Pramlintide only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Pramlintide is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Pramlintide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pramlintide


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Pramlintide with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pramlintide


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pramlintide with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Symlin® (pramlintide acetate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 278

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