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Diabetes Glucagon - Like Peptide - 1 Agonist
Glucagon - Like Peptide - 1 Agonist
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Pharmacology
Professional
09/14/2012

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How do Glucagon - LIke Peptide - 1 Agonist work?
Definition

GLP - 1 receptor agonist that acts as an incretin mimietic - increases insulin and decreases glucagon secretion.

 

Also slows gastric emptyin; promotes satiety and weight loss

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Brand name for Exenatide?
Definition
Byetta
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How much weight loss is expected whilst on exenatide?
Definition

approx 5 pounds

 

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A precaution for exenatide?
Definition

Pancreatitis. Do not use with history of pancreatitis, gallstones, alcoholism, or high triglycerides. This is in the required MedGuide

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How to administer Exenatide?
Definition

5 mcg SC BID x 1 month, then 10 mcg SC thereafter

 

Inject in the hour before breakfast and dinner, at least 6 hours apart

 

Abdomen is preferred SC injection site, but can use thigh or upper arm

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Statement. Not a question.
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How often should exenatide be taken?
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Take twice daily in the morning and evening, 30 - 60 minutes before food

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How should the patient administer exenatide?
Definition

Administer (using a fresh needle) by SC injection in thigh, abdomen (preferred) or upper arm. Count to 5 before withdrawing the syringe

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Should exenatide be administered before a meal?
Definition

Never inject after a meal, because of the risk of hypoglycemia

 

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Should the patient adjust the exenatide dose?
Definition
The doses are pre-measured in the pen - do not adjust!
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Can the exenatide pen be stored at room temperature?
Definition

After first use, the pen can be kept at a room temperature not to exceed 77 degrees F

 

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Should exenatide be frozen?
Definition
Do not freeze. Do not use if it has been frozen
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How long should the exenatide pen be kept?
Definition

After 30 days of use, throw away the Pen, even if it is not completely empty. Mark the date when you first used your pen and the date 30 days later. Exenatide should not be used after the expiration date printed on the pen label

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