Buy Discount Byetta and/or Generic Alternative
Drug Name
Related Drug Names
Byetta (exenatide synthetic is generic alternative for Byetta)
Byetta
Byetta Product Description
Byetta is an injectable diabetes medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels and helping your pancreas produce insulin efficiently. Store (unused) Byetta injection pens in the refrigerator. Avoid freezing and dispose of any pens that have become frozen. After the first use, Byetta injection pens can be stored at room temperature, away from light and heat. Use injection pens for only 30 days before disposing of them. Do not use any medication that is left over after 30 days or after the expiration date on the label has passed. Do not store the Byetta injection pen with the needle attached as medicine may leak out or air bubbles might form in the cartridge. Keep all components of the injection pen and medicine out of reach of children. Byetta should be taken as prescribed by your physician. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than has been instructed. Follow the directions on the medication label for exact instructions. Byetta is administered as an injection under the skin, usually in the upper arm, upper thigh or stomach area. You will be given exact directions from your doctor, pharmacist or nurse as to where and how you should inject the medication. If you do not completely understand how to self-administer the injection and dispose of used needles and syringes properly, do not self-inject. Normally, Byetta is injected twice a day – once before your morning meal and once before you evening meal. The medication should be taken within the 60 minutes before your meal. Your doses should be administered at least 6 hours apart and not after a meal. Continuous, regular use of the medication is important to receiving the best effects. Be sure to refill your medication before you run out of your current supply to avoid disruptions in your dosing schedule. Should you miss a dose of Byetta, use it as soon as possible, but only if you have not yet eaten a meal. If you have, wait until your next scheduled dose to take the medication and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at one time to make up for a missed dose. If you are taking antibiotics or birth control, take these at least one hour before you take your dose of Byetta. Do not use Byetta if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis or to treat type 1 diabetes. Do not drink alcohol while you are take Byetta as it can lower blood sugar and can therefore affect your diabetes treatment. Do not use medication after the expiration date on the label has passed or for longer than 30 days from the first use. Dispose of any medication left over after this time. Do not share an injection pen or cartridge with anyone else. This can allow for the spread of such diseases as HIV and hepatitis. Consult with your physician before using Byetta and tell them if you have any medical conditions, allergies, or if you are taking any other medications. You will need to check your blood sugar levels at home to ensure that the medication is helping your condition. You should also have regular blood tests by your doctor. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, problems with digestion, severe stomach disorders or are on dialysis. Always carry a quick source of sugar with you in case you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is not known if Byetta causes harm to an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It has not been determined if Byetta passes into breast-milk. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Severe side effects include: severe allergic reaction: difficulty breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, with nausea, vomiting, and a fast heart rate.Common side effects include: Vomiting; Dizziness; Diarrhea; Nausea; Headache; Jittery sensation; or DyspepsiaOther side effects include: loss of appetite; weight loss; hypoglycemia (hunger, confusion, drowsiness, tremors, sweating, seizures, fainting).
How should Byetta be stored?
Store (unused) Byetta injection pens in the refrigerator. Avoid freezing and dispose of any pens that have become frozen. After the first use, Byetta injection pens can be stored at room temperature, away from light and heat. Use injection pens for only 30 days before disposing of them. Do not use any medication that is left over after 30 days or after the expiration date on the label has passed. Do not store the Byetta injection pen with the needle attached as medicine may leak out or air bubbles might form in the cartridge. Keep all components of the injection pen and medicine out of reach of children.
How should I take Byetta?
Byetta should be taken as prescribed by your physician. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than has been instructed. Follow the directions on the medication label for exact instructions. Byetta is administered as an injection under the skin, usually in the upper arm, upper thigh or stomach area. You will be given exact directions from your doctor, pharmacist or nurse as to where and how you should inject the medication. If you do not completely understand how to self-administer the injection and dispose of used needles and syringes properly, do not self-inject. Normally, Byetta is injected twice a day – once before your morning meal and once before you evening meal. The medication should be taken within the 60 minutes before your meal. Your doses should be administered at least 6 hours apart and not after a meal. Continuous, regular use of the medication is important to receiving the best effects. Be sure to refill your medication before you run out of your current supply to avoid disruptions in your dosing schedule. Should you miss a dose of Byetta, use it as soon as possible, but only if you have not yet eaten a meal. If you have, wait until your next scheduled dose to take the medication and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at one time to make up for a missed dose. If you are taking antibiotics or birth control, take these at least one hour before you take your dose of Byetta.
When should Byetta not be taken?
Do not use Byetta if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis or to treat type 1 diabetes. Do not drink alcohol while you are take Byetta as it can lower blood sugar and can therefore affect your diabetes treatment. Do not use medication after the expiration date on the label has passed or for longer than 30 days from the first use. Dispose of any medication left over after this time. Do not share an injection pen or cartridge with anyone else. This can allow for the spread of such diseases as HIV and hepatitis.
What precautions should I follow when taking Byetta?
Consult with your physician before using Byetta and tell them if you have any medical conditions, allergies, or if you are taking any other medications. You will need to check your blood sugar levels at home to ensure that the medication is helping your condition. You should also have regular blood tests by your doctor. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, problems with digestion, severe stomach disorders or are on dialysis. Always carry a quick source of sugar with you in case you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia.
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Byetta?
It is not known if Byetta causes harm to an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It has not been determined if Byetta passes into breast-milk. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
What are the side effects of Byetta?
Severe side effects include: severe allergic reaction: difficulty breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, with nausea, vomiting, and a fast heart rate.
Common side effects include: Vomiting; Dizziness; Diarrhea; Nausea; Headache; Jittery sensation; or Dyspepsia
Other side effects include: loss of appetite; weight loss; hypoglycemia (hunger, confusion, drowsiness, tremors, sweating, seizures, fainting).
You can shop with confidence at DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions because we enforce strict policies and procedures to safeguard the privacy and security of your personal information.