BYDUREON should be injected immediately after mixing the powder and the solvent.

Use a new injection needle for each injection and dispose of it after each use.
If you are not sure you have taken the full dose of BYDUREON:

If you are not sure if you have taken all your dose, do not inject another dose of BYDUREON, just take it next week as planned.

If you use more BYDUREON than you should

If you use too much BYDUREON you may need medical treatment. Too much BYDUREON can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or symptoms of low blood sugar (see section 4).

If you forget to use BYDUREON

You might like to choose a day that you always plan to make your BYDUREON injection. If you miss your injection that day, take your injection as soon as possible after you notice. For your next injection you can return to your chosen injection day as long as the next injection is at least one day (24 hours) later. You can also change your chosen injection day. Do not take two injections on the same day.

If you stop using BYDUREON

If you feel you should stop using BYDUREON please consult your doctor first. If you stop using BYDUREON this can affect your blood sugar levels.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, diabetes nurse or pharmacist.

What are possible side effects?
Like all medicines, BYDUREON can have side effects although not everybody gets them.

The frequency of possible side effects listed below is defined using the following convention: very common (affects more than 1 user in 10)
common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)
uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000)
rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)
very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000)
not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data).

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have been reported very rarely in patients receiving a product that has the same active ingredient as BYDUREON.

You should see your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as

Cases of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) have been reported rarely in patients receiving a product that has the same active ingredient as BYDUREON. Pancreatitis can be a serious, potentially life-threatening medical condition.

Very common side effects of BYDUREON:

Common side effects of BYDUREON:

In addition, some other side effects have been seen in patients using a product that has the same active ingredient as BYDUREON:

Common:

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

How should it be stored?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use BYDUREON after the expiry date, which is stated on the label and the carton after EXP.

Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
However, the kit may be kept for up to 4 weeks below 30 ºC prior to use.
Store in the original package in order to protect from light.
Throw away any BYDUREON kit that has been frozen.

Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

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What is it?
Bydureon is a medicine that contains the active substance exenatide. It is available as a powder and solvent to be made up into a prolonged-release suspension for injection that provides 2