Byetta comes in a prefilled injection pen with a pen user manual showing instructions for using the pen and injecting the medicine. You must do a new pen setup one time only, when starting a new prefilled. Byetta 5 micrograms solution for injection, prefilled pen. See the pen user manual that comes with byetta for instructions for using the. Refer to the user manual each time you inject this. While this is a popular way to administer the medication, patients should not use the byetta. After loosing the weight since i wasnt diabetic i got off of it. Byetta is given by injection under the skin of the thigh, the abdomen tummy or the upper arm, using the injection pen. Exenatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. Exenatide belongs to a group of medications known as glucagonlike peptide1 glp1 receptor agonists. Inject subcutaneously into the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm. Byetta comes in a prefilled injection pen with a pen user manual.
I decided to start back on it several times but it didnt work with the weight loss. Do not use byetta to treat type 1 insulindependent diabetes, or if you are. This is likely due to byetta slowing down the digestive tract, which can decrease appetite. Byetta comes in a prefilled injection pen and a user manual showing how to use the pen and insert injections. Byetta can help weight loss in patients with type 2. Read the user manual each time you get a new pen, in case something has changed. Byetta diabetes type 2 treatment byetta, patient information. In order to monitor the safety of astrazeneca products, we encourage reporting any side effects experienced while taking an astrazeneca product to the az information center at 18002369933. Treatment with byetta should start at a dose of 5 micrograms twice a day for at least a month. Talk to your doctor if you are not sure whether you should start. If you contact our customer support by one of the methods below, we will be.
Bydureon bcise is a pen that is a lot easier to use than the older bydureon pen. I put this on youtube so a family member who uses this drug can access this important. Refer to the user manual each time you inject this medicine. Side effects of byetta exenatide injection, warnings, uses. Byetta 10 micrograms solution for injection, prefilled pen. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage. Byetta comes in a prefilled pen with a pen user manual showing instructions for using the pen and injecting the medicine.
Byetta may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. See the accompanying pen user manual for instructions for using the byetta pen. But what you may not know is that an injection is not a last resort. Byetta is usually injected twice a day, before the morning and evening meals. Byetta for weight loss although byetta is not fdaapproved as a weight loss drug, taking the drug along with making lifestyle changes may help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight. While the patients usual instructions for hypoglycemia management do not need. In clinical studies, byetta was shown to cause modest weight loss.
Evidence suggests that exenatide byetta, bydureon and drugs like it such as victoza can help obese patients lose an average of 6 to 8 pounds over about 6 months. Patients with rapid weight loss should be monitored for signs and symptoms of. Exenatide is used to treat type 2 noninsulin dependent diabetes. The bydureon coupon is available at our clinic for both pen types.
However, byetta is not a weight loss drug and should not be used solely. You must use byetta within 60 minutes 1 hour before eating. Read the medication guide and the pen user manual provided by your pharmacist before you start using exenatide and each time you get a refill. Byetta comes in a prefilled injection pen with a pen user manual showing instructions for using the pen and. Byetta and weight loss using byetta for weight loss. Dosage, side effects, uses, and more medical news today. Your doctor or nurse must teach you how to inject byetta before you use it for the first time. However, byetta is not a weight loss drug and should not be used solely for this purpose. Bydureon, benefits, weight loss, side effects and coupon. Byetta exenatide dose, indications, adverse effects. Your healthcare provider should show you how to use.
So many months later i started to gain the weight back. Your health care professional should teach you how to use the byetta pen. When using byetta some patients have lost more than 1. The instructions for using the pen must be followed carefully. Common questions and answers about byetta weight loss pen byetta, i probably would have lost more, but the 10 pounds is an achievement when you consider the fact up until may for the last 3 years i. Even though weight loss from byetta was modest, it is important to note that many other diabetes drugs especially a group of medications called sulfonylureas are known to cause weight gain, which is. While this is a popular way to administer the medication, patients should not use the byetta pen if they are not aware of how to properly dispose of used needles and syringes. Byetta exenatide is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Tell your doctor if you experience rapid weight loss.
Byetta exenatide is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve. Westin childs once kathy had the right diagnosis and treatment plan in. Byetta 5 micrograms solution for injection, prefilled pen summary of product characteristics smpc. Two prefilled pens are available to deliver unit doses of 5 mcg or 10 mcg. Read the medication guide and the pen user manual provided by your. Byetta pen is available as prefilled multiple dose pen.
Read the user manual for information on how to use the pen before beginning therapy. If you do not understand the user manual, ask your doctor or health care professional for help. The initial recommended dosage of byetta pen is 5 mcg injected under skin thigh. An overview byetta is a prescription medication licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
The exenatide byetta peninjector must be primed prior to the first use. Bydureon pen side effects, dosage, interactions drugs. What is byetta exenatide pen, cost, weight reduction. You know that type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that needs to be properly managed.
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