Exenatide extended-release

What is Exenatide extended-release? Exenatide extended-release is a long-acting, once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by mimicking the action of the hormone GLP-1 in the body, helping to increase insulin secretion and decrease glucose production in the liver. This medication helps to improve glycemic control and reduce hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What is Exenatide extended-release used for? Exenatide extended-release, also known as Byetta or Bydurex in some countries, is an injectable medication that belongs to the class of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Exenatide immediate-release

What is Exenatide immediate-release? Exenatide immediate-release is an injectable prescription medication used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It belongs to the class of medications called incretin mimetics, which work by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing glucagon secretion. Exenatide immediate-release is administered via subcutaneous injection once weekly and has been shown to improve glycemic control and reduce body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Ezetimibe

What is Ezetimibe? Zetia (Ezetimibe) is an oral medication used to treat high cholesterol and certain other conditions caused by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. It belongs to a class of medications known as cholesterol absorption inhibitors, which work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the bloodstream. By reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed, Ezetimibe helps lower LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Ezetimibe-atorvastatin

What is Ezetimibe-atorvastatin? Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin is a fixed-dose combination medication containing the cholesterol-lowering agents Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin. It works by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines and reducing its production in the liver, thereby lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood. What is Ezetimibe-atorvastatin used for? Zetia (ezetimibe) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are two separate medications that have been combined into a single tablet under the brand name Vytorin....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Ezetimibe-simvastatin

What is Ezetimibe-simvastatin? Zetia (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin) are combined in the fixed-dose tablet, Vytorin. This medication is used to treat high cholesterol and mixed dyslipidemia by reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol, total cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and triglycerides in patients who have not responded adequately to diet and lifestyle changes. It works by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine and also through its statin component, which lowers cholesterol production in the liver....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson