Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Bydureon
(exenatide)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Bydureon is indicated in adults 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control in combination with other glucose lowering medicinal products when the therapy in use, together with diet and exercise, does not provide adequate glycaemic control (see section 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1 for available data on different combinations). Bydureon is indicated for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with: Metformin Sulphonylurea Thiazolidinedione Metformin and sulphonylurea Metformin and thiazolidinedione in adults who have not achieved adequate glycaemic control on maximally tolerated doses of these oral therapies.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
exenatide
Category
Drugs used in diabetes
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca AB
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