Precautions
Who makes Tanzeum?
Albiglutide (trade names Eperzan in Europe and Tanzeum in the US) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1 agonist) drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Is albiglutide available in the US?
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Powder for Solution.
Why was albiglutide withdrawn?
However, following FDA approval back in 2014, maker GlaxoSmithKline later pulled albiglutide from the market in 2017 due to poor sales following the addition of a warning on the label for risk of anaphylactic reactions -- adding to the previous boxed warning for thyroid c-cell tumors.
Is albiglutide still available?
No, albiglutide is no longer available. Ask your healthcare provider to see if there are other similar medications that you can take, such as Trulicity (dulaglutide) or Ozempic (semaglutide). Albiglutide was discontinued in August 2017.
What is the trade name for Dulaglutide?
Trulicity is the trade name of dulaglutide, a type 2 diabetes medication made by Eli Lilly. Trulicity is part of a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists Other GLP-1 receptor agonists include: Bydureon (Exenatide) Byetta (Exenatide)
What is the drug Rybelsus?
RYBELSUS® (semaglutide) tablets 7 mg or 14 mg is a prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.
When was Tanzeum discontinued?
On July 26, 2017, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced the discontinuation of Tanzeum (albiglutide) injection due to limited prescribing of the medicine. — The discontinuation of Tanzeum is not due to any safety concerns. — Commercial supply of Tanzeum is expected to be depleted by July 2018.
What is the brand name for liraglutide?
Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist marketed as an antidiabetic drug under the trade name Victoza. The drug has now been approved under a new brand name, Saxenda, as an adjunct treatment for obesity.
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How do you use Tanzeum pen?
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What is albiglutide?
Albiglutide is used to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It's injected under the skin once a week, and it doesn't cause...
What is a GLP-1 agonist?
Albiglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. GLP-1 is a natural hormone in your body that boosts the release of insulin, a hormone tha...
Is albiglutide still available?
No, albiglutide is no longer available. Ask your healthcare provider to see if there are other similar medications that you can take, such as Truli...
Why was albiglutide discontinued?
Albiglutide was discontinued in August 2017. There weren't any safety concerns with the medication, but it wasn't prescribed or used often enough f...
Effectiveness
Byetta is effective when used on its own and when used with various combinations of diabetes drugs. It significantly lowers your hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
Drug forms and strengths
Byetta comes as a prefilled injection pen. It’s available in two strengths: 5 mcg per dose and 10 mcg per dose. Each pen contains 60 doses.
Dosage for type 2 diabetes
Your starting dosage of Byetta will likely be 5 mcg injected twice a day, in the hour before each of your two main meals. Most people give themselves one injection in the hour before breakfast and another in the hour before dinner.
What if I miss a dose?
If you forget to have your injection before a meal, don’t have it after the meal. Just leave out the missed dose and have your next injection as usual when it’s time. Never use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Will I need to use this drug long term?
Byetta is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Byetta is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take it long term.
Serious side effects
Serious side effects from Byetta aren’t common, but they can occur. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.
Side effect details
You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug, or whether certain side effects pertain to it. Here’s some detail on some of the side effects this drug may or may not cause.
Can a non-transferable offer be combined with a third party?
Non-transferable, limited to one per person, cannot be combined with any other offer. Void where prohibited by law, taxed or restricted. Patients, pharmacists, and prescribers cannot seek reimbursement from health insurance or any third party for any part of the benefit received by the patient through this offer.
Can AstraZeneca revoke a prescription?
AstraZeneca reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer, eligibility and terms of use at any time without notice. This offer is not conditioned on any past, present or future purchase, including refills. Offer must be presented along with a valid prescription at the time of purchase.
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How long is the Bydureon trial?
A 26-week open-label comparator-controlled trial was conducted to compare the safety and efficacy of Bydureon to titrated insulin glargine in patients with type 2 diabetes whose glycemic control was inadequate with metformin or metformin plus sulfonylurea therapy (NCT00641056).
How often can you take a syringe?
Thereafter, patients can resume their usual dosing schedule of once every 7 days (weekly).
Can you stop taking Bydureon if you have thrombocytopenia?
Inform patients that if symptoms of thrombocytopenia occur, e.g. bleeding, stop taking Bydureon and seek medical advice promptly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
What is Invokana?
Invokana ( canagliflozin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Canagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.
Warnings
You should not use Invokana if you have severe kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Invokana if you are allergic to canagliflozin, or if you have:
How should I take Invokana?
Invokana is usually taken once per day. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Dosing information
Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day -May increase to 300 mg orally once a day for additional glycemic control but only in patients who have tolerated lower dose and who have an eGFR of 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or greater Maximum dose: 300 mg/day Comments: -Do not initiate in patients with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 as this drug will not be effective. -If used in combination with insulin or an insulin secretagogue, a lower dose of insulin or the insulin secretagogue should be considered to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Use: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus..
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
