Exenatide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Exenatide is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down gastric emptying and reduces appetite.

Nausea, Vomiting, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Diarrhoea

• Exenatide 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.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is within the 72 hours, then skip the missed dose.
• Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for upto 2 weeks.
• Exenatide helps to control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications of diabetes.
• You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Exenatide.

Ques. Q. Is Exenatide insulin?
Exenatide is not insulin. Exenatide is synthetic version of exendin-4 (a hormone) and works by stimulating pancreatic beta-cells to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are high

Ques. Q. Is Exenatide safe?
Exenatide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Does Exenatide cause hypoglycemia?
Exenatide itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but may cause low blood sugar when taken with other antidiabetic medicines

Ques. Q. How does Exenatide cause pancreatitis?
Few patients can suffer from pancreatitis

Ques. Q. How is Exenatide administered?
Exenatide is administered as 2 mcg subcutaneous injection once weekly

Ques. Q. How is Exenatide metabolized?
It is not metabolized in body and excreted unchanged in urine.