Evacetrapib

What is Evacetrapib? Evacetrapip is an experimental cholesterol-lowering agent that works by inhibiting the cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP). It was being developed as a potential treatment for lowering cardiovascular risk in patients with high cholesterol, but its development was discontinued due to unfavorable results from clinical trials. What is Evacetrapib used for? Evacetrapip is an investigational medication that was being developed as a treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease and, more specifically, for those at risk of having another heart attack....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Eversense continuous glucose monitor

What is Eversense continuous glucose monitor? The Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is a wearable device used to track glucose levels in people with diabetes. It consists of a small sensor inserted just under the skin and a transmitter that communicates with a mobile app or a receiver, displaying real-time glucose readings. The system can provide up to 7 days of data, helping users monitor trends, patterns, and highs/lows in glucose levels, allowing for more informed insulin dosing decisions and adjustments to diet and exercise routines....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Evkeeza

What is Evkeeza? Evkeeza (ezetimibe) is an oral cholesterol-lowering medication used in the management of primary hyperlipidemia, specifically high cholesterol levels. It works by inhibiting the intestinal absorption of dietary cholesterol and certain types of fat. As a monotherapy or as part of combination therapy with statins or other lipid-lowering medications, Evkeeza helps lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in patients who are unable to achieve desired reductions through diet and exercise alone....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Evolocumab

What is Evolocumab? Evolocumab, also known as Amgen’s Repatha, is an injectable prescription medication used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in adults with established cardiovascular disease. It works by blocking the action of a protein called PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9), which can raise cholesterol levels in the blood. By inhibiting PCSK9, evolocumab helps to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol levels and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol levels, ultimately reducing the risk of cardiovascular events....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Exenatide

What is Exenatide? Exenatide, brand name Byetta, is an injectable antidiabetic agent belonging to the class of incretin mimetics. It works by stimulating the release of insulin and suppressing the secretion of glucagon from the pancreas, thereby reducing blood glucose levels. Exenatide is used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct therapy to diet and exercise in patients who have failed monotherapy with other medications or are unable to achieve adequate glycemic control on other therapies alone....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson