Pramlintide (Subcutaneous Route)

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Pramlintide (Subcutaneous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Symlin
  • SymlinPen

Description

Pramlintide is used to treat high blood sugar in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This medicine will decrease the time it takes for food to move through the stomach. It also works to prevent the liver from making sugar. Pramlintide is always used together with insulin to lower the high blood sugar that occurs after meals.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR601143 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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