Injection

Amylin

Byetta (exenatide synthetic) is used, in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.

Do not use Byetta (exenatide synthetic) if you are allergic to this or similar medicines or to any ingredient present in Byetta (exenatide synthetic).

Before using Byetta (exenatide synthetic), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem,

Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines closely. Changing any of these things can affect your blood sugar levels. Do not take any over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, pain, or weight-loss medications without first talking to your doctor.

Other: Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, irritability, hunger, fast heartbeat, sweating, and tremor.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Byetta (exenatide synthetic) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Byetta (exenatide synthetic) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Byetta (exenatide synthetic). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Contact your doctor if you develop a fever or an infection, require surgery, or if you experience a serious injury. Illness or injury may cause a loss of blood sugar control and insulin (or an adjustment of a current insulin dose) may be required for a period of time. Byetta (exenatide synthetic) comes in a prefilled pen. See the Pen User Manual for instructions for using the pen and injecting Byetta (exenatide synthetic). Two prefilled pens (5 mcg or 10 mcg) are available, depending on your prescribed dose (5 mcg or 10 mcg, twice a day). Each pen has 60 doses to provide 30 days of twice-a-day injections. You must do a "New Pen Set-Up" (see Pen User Manual) one time only, when starting a new prefilled Pen. If you do this "New Pen Set-Up" before each injection, you will run out of medicine before 30 days. Pen needles are not included. Ask your healthcare provider which needle length and gauge is best for you. Inject your dose of under the skin (subcutaneous injection) of your upper leg (thigh), stomach area (abdomen), or upper arm. Byetta (exenatide synthetic) is injected, twice a day, at any time within the 60 minutes (1 hour) before your morning and evening meals. Do not take Byetta (exenatide synthetic) after your meal. Do not change your dose unless your healthcare provider has told you to change your dose.

Store Byetta (exenatide synthetic) your new, unused pen in the original carton in a refrigerator at 36F to 46F (2C to 8C) protected from light. Do not freeze. Throw away any pen that has been frozen. Once in use, Byetta (exenatide synthetic) pen also should be kept refrigerated or kept cold at 36F to 46F (2C to 8C). Use Byetta (exenatide synthetic) pen for only 30 days. Throw away a used pen after 30 days, even if some medicine remains in the pen. Byetta (exenatide synthetic) should not be used after the expiration date printed on the label. Do not store the Byetta pen with the needle attached. If the needle is left on, medicine may leak from the pen or air bubbles may form in the cartridge. Keep Byetta (exenatide synthetic) pen, pen needles, and all medicines out of the reach of children.