.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A10B_BloodGlucoseLoweringDrugsExclInsulins.A10BJ03_Lixisenatide.Lixisenatide .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A10B_BloodGlucoseLoweringDrugsExclInsulins.A10BJ03_Lixisenatide.Lixisenatide| name: | Lixisenatide |
| ATC code: | A10BJ03 | route: | subcutaneous |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Lixisenatide is a once-daily injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion and suppresses glucagon secretion. Lixisenatide is currently approved and marketed for clinical use in several countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters from healthy adult subjects, both sexes, under fasting conditions after subcutaneous administration.
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