exenatide

FDA Drug Profile — Byetta

Drug Details

Generic Name
exenatide
Brand Names
Byetta
Application Number
NDA021773
Sponsor
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
INJECTION
Routes
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredients
EXENATIDE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Exenatide injection is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Exenatide injection 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 Co-administration with other exenatide-containing products is not recommended. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Exenatide injection contains exenatide. Co-administration with other exenatide-containing products is not recommended.