What is Adlyxin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Adlyxin

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose. This medicine is usually given once a day, within 1 hour before the first meal of the day preferably on the same meal each day. It is given as a shot under the skin of your stomach, thighs, or upper arms.

• Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

• Missed dose: Use a missed dose within 1 hour before your next meal.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Store your prefilled pens in the refrigerator and keep them in the original carton. Protect the pens from light. You may also store the pens at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not freeze the medicine, and do not use the medicine if it has been frozen.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• If the medicine in the prefilled pen has changed color, looks cloudy, or has particles in it, do not use it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Adlyxin

Adlyxin contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lixisenatide.

Adlyxin warnings

• This medicine may cause the following problems:PancreatitisLow blood sugar (more likely if you also take insulin or other diabetes medicine)

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Do not share needles or pens because you can spread an infection.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or a history of pancreas problems. Tell your doctor if you have severe digestion problems (such as gastroparesis).

Adlyxin interactions

• Some foods and medicines may affect how lixisenatide works. Tell your doctor if you are using other diabetes medicine, including insulin or sulfonylurea.

• Take acetaminophen or antibiotics at least 1 hour before you inject this medicine.

• Take birth control pills at least 1 hour before or 11 hours after you inject lixisenatide.