Pramlintide is a prescription drug that can lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of pramlintide, including information about how the medication works, side effects of the drug, and how to take it.
Side effects of pramlintide may include such things as dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. This eMedTV article identifies side effects of pramlintide and explains which were most commonly reported in clinical trials of the medication.
What is pramlintide used for? Pramlintide is used to help lower blood sugar levels in adults with diabetes. This eMedTV segment explains how pramlintide works and stresses that it is meant to be used with insulin; it is not a substitute for insulin.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting pramlintide dosage is usually 15 mcg for type 1 diabetics and 60 mcg for type 2 diabetics. The dose is injected right before major meals. This Web page also features tips on taking the drug.
Drug interactions with pramlintide may occur when the medication is taken with medicines such as Precose. This eMedTV Web page discusses other medications that may interact with pramlintide, such as anticholinergic medications.
Some precautions and warnings with pramlintide concern allergic reactions that the drug may cause. This eMedTV segment discusses warnings and precautions to be aware of with pramlintide, such as those involving low blood sugar.
There is no approved generic pramlintide available in the United States. As this eMedTV page explains, the earliest a generic form of the drug could be available is in March 2010. This article also warns of the dangers of fake generic pramlintide.
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