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What is the generic name?
EXENATIDE
What is the Trade Name for EXENATIDE?
Byetta
What are the Indications for EXENATIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BYETTA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Limitations of Use • BYETTA is not indicated for use in patients with type 1 diabetes. • BYETTA contains exenatide and should not be used with other products containing the active ingredient exenatide. • BYETTA has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Consider other antidiabetic therapies in patients with a history of pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . BYETTA (exenatide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 , 14 ) Limitations of Use • Should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. ( 1 ) • Has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Consider other antidiabetic therapies in patients with a history of pancreatitis. ( 1 )
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