Exapride Starter 250mcg Injection Description:
Exapride Starter 250mcg Injection is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down gastric emptying and reduces appetite.
Uses:
Exapride Starter 250mcg Injection is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Diarrhoea.
Dosage:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FAQs
Is Exapride insulin?
Exapride is not insulin. Exapride is synthetic version of exendin-4 (a hormone) and works by stimulating pancreatic beta-cells to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are high
Is Exapride safe?
Exapride is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Does Exapride cause hypoglycemia?
Exapride itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but may cause low blood sugar when taken with other antidiabetic medicines
How does Exapride cause pancreatitis?
Few patients can suffer from pancreatitis
How is Exapride administered?
Exapride is administered as 2 mcg subcutaneous injection once weekly
How is Exapride metabolized?
It is not metabolized in body and excreted unchanged in urine.
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