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Caution Regarding Byetta
The FDA this week warned healthcare workers to be on the lookout for pancreas inflammation in people taking Byetta (exenetide) to control their blood glucose. The warning stemmed from 30 postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis in people taking Byetta.
The pancreas is a small organ that sits behind the stomach. It releases insulin and other substances needed for digestion.
MedLine lists these symptoms of pancreatitis:
Labeling Changes
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Caution Regarding Byetta
Monday, December 23, 2013
The FDA this week warned healthcare workers to be on the lookout for pancreas inflammation in people taking Byetta (exenetide) to control their blood glucose. The warning stemmed from 30 postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis in people taking Byetta.The pancreas is a small organ that sits behind the stomach. It releases insulin and other substances needed for digestion.
MedLine lists these symptoms of pancreatitis:
- Abdominal pain
- Anxiety
- Chills
- Clammy skin
- Fatty stools
- Fever
- Mild jaundice (yellow skin)
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Weakness
- Weight loss
Labeling Changes
"FDA has asked and the maker of Byetta, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has agreed to include information about acute pancreatitis in the PRECAUTIONS section of the product label."
- FDA Alert, Exenatide (Byetta)
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