Adlyxin
Generic name:lixisenatide [ LIX-i-SEN-a-tide ]
Drug class:Incretin mimetics
What is Adlyxin?
Adlyxin is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medication helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently.
Adlyxin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Adlyxin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
Stop using Adlyxin and call your doctor at once if you have nausea and vomiting with severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back.
Never share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Adlyxin if you are allergic to lixisenatide, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
To make sure Adlyxin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
problems with digestion;
alcoholism; or
kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.
Adlyxin can make birth control pills less effective. If you take a birth control pill, take it at least 1 hour before or 11 hours after you use Adlyxin.
Adlyxin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Adlyxin?
Use Adlyxin exactly as prescribed by your doctor Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Adlyxin is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Adlyxin is usually injected once per day within 60 minutes (1 hour) before your first meal of the day. Try to use the medicine at the same time each day.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
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