Byetta 10mcg Pen

Exenatide (10mcg)

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Byetta 10mcg Pen is a medicine used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. Proper control of diabetes also helps to lower your chances of a heart attack or a stroke.

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General Information

Contains

Exenatide (10mcg)

Marketer

Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Byetta 10mcg Pen belongs to the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) group of diabetes medicines. It works by helping your body produce insulin and by reducing appetite. It also helps to reduce weight in some people. This medicine should be stored in a refrigerator until you need it but do not freeze it.

It is normally injected under the skin twice daily. The dose will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. It is to be used 60 mins before the morning and evening meal (or two main meals of the day). Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully.

Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet and regular exercise as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can also lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) especially if you are also taking other medicines like insulin or sulphonylureas for treatment of diabetes. To prevent this, it is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary candy or glucose candy with you.

Before using it, let your doctor know if you have any pancreas or stomach problems or severe dehydration (loss of body water) or diabetic ketoacidosis (too much acid in your blood). This medicine may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using this medicine. If you experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar, do not drive, use machinery or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can do them safely.

Uses of Byetta Pen

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Byetta Pen

Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition where the body does not use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels. Byetta 10mcg Pen helps manage blood sugar, especially after meals, and supports overall glucose control throughout the day. It also helps with weight management in many individuals, reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications, and promotes a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

Side effects of Byetta Pen

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Byetta

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)

How to use Byetta Pen

Your doctor or nurse will use this device to give medicine. You or your care giver may be taught on how to use this device at home.

How Byetta Pen works

Byetta 10mcg Pen is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.

Quick tips

Store unused pens in the refrigerator. However, after the first use, you can store it at room temperature for 30 days.
Byetta 10mcg Pen may cause nausea. To avoid it, eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and stop eating when you feel full.
Notify your doctor immediately if you have severe and/or persistent upper abdominal pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Byetta 10mcg Pen. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Byetta 10mcg Pen during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Byetta 10mcg Pen during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Byetta 10mcg Pen may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Byetta 10mcg Pen is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Byetta 10mcg Pen in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Byetta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Asparaginase (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Fenfluramine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Acarbose (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your diabetic control along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Alogliptin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your diabetic control along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Is Byetta 10mcg Pen is the same as insulin?

No, Byetta 10mcg Pen is not the same as insulin. Byetta 10mcg Pen is a synthetic version of exendin-4 (a hormone). It attaches itself to beta-cells in the pancreas and releases insulin. This increased insulin helps to control blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes.

Is Byetta 10mcg Pen safe?

Byetta 10mcg Pen is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Does Byetta 10mcg Pen cause hypoglycemia?

Byetta 10mcg Pen itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, it may cause low blood sugar when taken with other anti diabetic medicines or insulin.

Does Byetta 10mcg Pen cause pancreatitis?

Yes, Byetta 10mcg Pen may cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) in a few people. However, this is very rare and is one of the most serious side effects of Byetta 10mcg Pen. This can happen any time during the course of treatment and can lead to hospitalization or even death. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or inability to eat as these side effects may be signs and symptoms of pancreatitis.

How is Byetta 10mcg Pen administered?

Byetta 10mcg Pen is injected just under the skin (subcutaneously) twice daily, usually in the thigh, abdomen (stomach) or upper arm. The dose will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. The injection should be administered within an hour prior to any meal of the day, once daily. Byetta 10mcg Pen is preferably given before the same meal every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in the body. If a dose is missed, it should be injected one hour before the next scheduled meal. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1263.
Nolte MS. Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 744-45.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 528.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Product introduction

Uses of Byetta Pen

Benefits of Byetta Pen

Side effects of Byetta Pen

How to use Byetta Pen

How Byetta Pen works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Asparaginase (Injection Route)

Fenfluramine (Oral Route)

Acarbose (Oral Route)

Alogliptin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Byetta 10mcg Pen is the same as insulin?

Is Byetta 10mcg Pen safe?

Does Byetta 10mcg Pen cause hypoglycemia?

Does Byetta 10mcg Pen cause pancreatitis?

How is Byetta 10mcg Pen administered?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

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