Exenatide



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Exenatide Information



Exenatide Benefits & Uses

Exenatide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Diabetes Type 2

Exenatide 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 2
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: twice daily given within the 60 minute period before the morning and evening meal
Geriatric
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: twice daily given within the 60 minute period before the morning and evening meal


Exenatide Side Effects

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

Mild

  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Restlessness
  • Dyspepsia
  • पेट की गैस
  • Loss of appetite

Common

  • Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)

Unknown

  • Blurred vision
  • Confusion

Exenatide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Exenatide safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Exenatide has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

    Mild
  • Is the use of Exenatide safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Exenatide on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Exenatide on the Kidneys?


    Effects of Exenatide on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Exenatide on the Liver?


    There may be severe side effects of Exenatide on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

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


    Exenatide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Exenatide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Exenatide Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Exenatide

  • Is this Exenatide habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Exenatide is addictive.

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


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Exenatide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Exenatide only as per medical advice.

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


    Exenatide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Exenatide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Exenatide


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Exenatide and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Exenatide


    Consumption of alcohol and Exenatide together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


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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; Byetta® (exenatide)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 273

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 543-545

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