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Byetta (exenatide synthetic)
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Formulation: Injection
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| In Stock $116.59 USD per Injection |
Drug Information
What is Byetta used for?
This medicine is used, in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.
When should Byetta not be taken?
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to this or similar medicines or to any ingredient present in this medicine.
What precautions should I follow when taking Byetta?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem,
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Byetta?
Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines closely. Changing any of these things can affect your blood sugar levels. Do not take any over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, pain, or weight-loss medications without first talking to your doctor.
What are the side effects of Byetta?
Most severe: An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Most common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, feeling jittery, and acid stomach.
Other: Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, irritability, hunger, fast heartbeat, sweating, and tremor.
How should I take Byetta?
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Contact your doctor if you develop a fever or an infection, require surgery, or if you experience a serious injury. Illness or injury may cause a loss of blood sugar control and insulin (or an adjustment of a current insulin dose) may be required for a period of time. This medicine comes in a prefilled pen. See the Pen User Manual for instructions for using the pen and injecting this medicine. Two prefilled pens (5 mcg or 10 mcg) are available, depending on your prescribed dose (5 mcg or 10 mcg, twice a day). Each pen has 60 doses to provide 30 days of twice-a-day injections. You must do a "New Pen Set-Up" (see Pen User Manual) one time only, when starting a new prefilled Pen. If you do this "New Pen Set-Up" before each injection, you will run out of medicine before 30 days. Pen needles are not included. Ask your healthcare provider which needle length and gauge is best for you. Inject your dose of under the skin (subcutaneous injection) of your upper leg (thigh), stomach area (abdomen), or upper arm. This medicine is injected, twice a day, at any time within the 60 minutes (1 hour) before your morning and evening meals. Do not take this medicine after your meal. Do not change your dose unless your healthcare provider has told you to change your dose.
How should Byetta be stored?
Store your new, unused pen in the original carton in a refrigerator at 36F to 46F (2C to 8C) protected from light. Do not freeze. Throw away any pen that has been frozen. Once in use, your medicine pen also should be kept refrigerated or kept cold at 36F to 46F (2C to 8C). Use this medicine pen for only 30 days. Throw away a used pen after 30 days, even if some medicine remains in the pen. This medicine should not be used after the expiration date printed on the label. Do not store the Byetta pen with the needle attached. If the needle is left on, medicine may leak from the pen or air bubbles may form in the cartridge. Keep your medicine pen, pen needles, and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General Information:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
