Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Lixisenatide Injection
Lixisenatide Injection
| Generic name | Lixisenatide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | GLP-1 receptor agonist (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist / incretin mimetic) |
| Forms | Injection |
Lixisenatide is an injectable medicine that copies the action of a natural body hormone called GLP-1. It is used along with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is not for people with type 1 diabetes.
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