Adlyxin is an injectable prescription medicine that may improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults when used with diet and exercise (similar to the purpose of Trulicity and Victoza). Please note, this is not insulin and is not considered a substitute for insulin. It is not for people with Type 1 diabetes or individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis. This product has not been studied in people with a history of pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and people with diabetes who use short-acting or long-acting insulin. It is currently unknown if Adlyxin is safe and effective in children.
Adlyxin contains lixisenatide, which acts as an agonist for the GLP-1 receptor. The C-terminal amino acid of lixisenatide (position 44) is amidated, forming a peptide containing 44 amino acids. TFigure 1 shows the amino acid sequence. Its molecular weight is 4858.5 and its molecular formula is C215H347N61O65S.
Adlyxin is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, blood sugar testing, and special medical care. Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely.
Use Adlyxin precisely as prescribed by your doctor.. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Adlyxin is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to use the medication by yourself properly.
Adlyxin is usually injected once per day within 60 minutes (1 hour) before your first meal of the day. Try to use the medicine at the same time each day.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don’t understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Your healthcare provider will show you where on your body to inject Adlyxin. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
Never share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed. Sharing these devices can allow infections or diseases to pass from one person to another.
Follow a proper diet (similar to Trulicity’s diet and Saxenda’s diet) and exercise regimen for the best results.
Side Effects
Adlyxin can cause serious side effects, such as inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which may be severe and lead to death. Stop using Adlyxin and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel pain from your waist to your back.
Do not use Adlyxin if you are allergic to lixisenatide or any of the other ingredients in Adlyxin.
Symptoms of severe allergic reaction with Adlyxin may include swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.
Your doctor may prescribe a glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia. Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.
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