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How to Take Exenatide and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Dec 13, 2022

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- The initial dose is 5 mcg injected under the skin (subcutaneously) twice daily, 60 minutes before breakfast or dinner.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Exenatide

This medication is a incretin mimetic, prescribed for type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise, either alone or with other medications.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Exenatide

Byetta (250 mcg) | Byetta Pen

International :

Byetta

Last Updated on Dec 13, 2022

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