• If you have an allergy to exenatide or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Acidic blood condition, severe kidney disease, or type 1 diabetes.
• This medicine is usually taken with at least two other medicines. Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
• This medicine is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
• Take this medicine within 60 minutes before the morning and evening meals.
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Prepare pen before first use.
• Inject one test dose into the air.
• Dial the dose into the window before each use.
• Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to healthcare provider when full.
• Attach new needle before each dose.
• Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood sugar as directed by healthcare provider.
• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Have a yearly eye exam and visit to the foot doctor.
• Do not store pen with needle on.
• Store unopened and opened pens in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• Protect from light.
• Throw away any unused portion after 1 month.
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• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Read the package insert for more details.
• Wear disease medical alert identification.
• If you are 80 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could be more sensitive to low blood sugar.
• Do not drive if blood sugar has been low. There is a greater risk of an accident.
• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have pancreatitis, talk with healthcare provider.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
• Low blood sugar. Signs include anger, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating. Keep hard candies, glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar.
• Headache.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Weight loss.
• Diarrhea.
• Irritation where the shot is given.
• Worsening kidney function can rarely occur.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
• Very low blood sugar or very high blood sugar.
• Severe belly pain.
• Severe nausea or vomiting.
• Severe diarrhea.
• Significant weight gain.
• Swelling of legs or belly.
• Unable to pass urine.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
