Drug Name:Pramlintide
Drug Class:Amylin analog
Mechanism of Action:Acts as an amylin analog, slowing gastric emptying, suppressing glucagon secretion, and reducing food intake
Use:Adjunct therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes in patients who use insulin
Side Effects:
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Injection site reactions
Contraindications:Hypersensitivity to pramlintide
Specialty:
  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetology