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Drug profile · INN

exenatide synthetic

exenatide synthetic (BYETTA) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — exenatide synthetic
US status
approved
Class
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

exenatide synthetic (BYETTA) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN exenatide synthetic
Brand BYETTA
Mechanism Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist
Target Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation FOR SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Exenatide Approved · First People's Hospital · Type 2 Diabetes
  2. Exenatide Approved · Chinese Academy of · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Frequently asked questions

What is exenatide synthetic?

exenatide synthetic (BYETTA) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for exenatide synthetic?

BYETTA is a marketed brand name for exenatide synthetic. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of exenatide synthetic?

exenatide synthetic has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.