An Overview of Drug Interactions With Exenatide
Exenatide (
Byetta®) can potentially interact with a few medicines. Some of the medicines that may lead to exenatide interactions include:
(Click Byetta and Alcohol for information about the possible interaction between alcohol and exenatide.)
Exenatide Interactions Explained
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Taking acetaminophen after taking exenatide can decrease the amount of acetaminophen absorbed into your blood, perhaps making it less effective. This interaction does not seem to occur if acetaminophen is taken before a exenatide injection.
Antibiotics
Exenatide can slow the movement of medications through the digestive tract, and this may make some antibiotics less effective. To avoid this problem, take your doses of antibiotics at least one hour before an exenatide injection. If you must take your antibiotic with food, take it with a snack.