Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Byetta Injection
Byetta Injection
| Generic name | exenatide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist |
| Forms | Prefilled pen (5 mcg per dose, 60 doses, 1.2 mL) |
Byetta is an injectable prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is not insulin and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes.
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