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Brand name: Bydureon TM
Active ingredients: exenatide, exenatide + inert substance
What it is used for
Exenatide is indicated for the treatment of 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 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES - Clinical trials for available data on different combinations).
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.
Part 1: Injection, modified release
White to off white powder
How to take this medicine: Subcutaneous
Part 2: Injection, modified release
Clear, colorless to pale yellow to pale brown solution
How to take this medicine: Subcutaneous
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Storage instructions
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Refrigerate
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient exenatide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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