Exenatide
Information about Exenatide
Exenatide uses
Exenatide is used along with diet, exercise and other medicines to improve blood sugar control in adults with type-2 diabetes mellitus.
.How exenatide works
Exenatide is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.
Common side effects of exenatide
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Dizziness, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Headache, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Weakness, Gallbladder disease, Jittery feeling, Dyspepsia, Sweating, Decreased appetite, Pancreatic inflammation, Acute kidney injury, Immunogenicity, Hypersensitivity, Low blood platelets
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Expert advice for Exenatide
- If you have been prescribed insulin too, don't inject insulin and Exenatide at the same site.
- Store unused pens in the refrigerator. However, after the first use, you can store it at room temperature for 30 days.
- Exenatide may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain.
Frequently asked questions for Exenatide
Exenatide
Q. Is Exenatide is the same as insulin?
No, Exenatide is not the same as insulin. Exenatide is a synthetic version of exendin-4 (a hormone). It attaches itself to beta-cells in the pancreas and releases insulin. This increased insulin helps to control blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes.
Q. Is Exenatide safe?
Exenatide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Exenatide cause hypoglycemia?
Exenatide itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, it may cause low blood sugar when taken with other anti diabetic medicines or insulin.