Exenatide
Identification
- Summary
Exenatide is a GLP-1 agonist used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Brand Names
- Bydureon, Byetta
- Generic Name
- Exenatide
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB01276
- Background
Exenatide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog8. It activates the GLP-1 receptor and increases insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying to improve glycemic control8. Exenatide was given FDA approval on April 28, 20054. It is available as immediate- and extended-release formulations.7,8 Bydureon, the brand name product of extended-release exenatide in an injectable suspension, was discontinued in 2021. Bydureon BCise, an auto-injector extended-release formulation, remains available.9
- Type
- Biotech
- Groups
- Approved, Investigational
- Biologic Classification
- Protein Based Therapies
Hormones - Protein Structure
- Protein Chemical Formula
- C184H282N50O60S
- Protein Average Weight
- 4186.6 Da
- Sequences
>Exenatide HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPPPS
Download FASTA Format- Synonyms
- Exenatida
- Exenatide
- Exenatide synthetic
- Exendin 4
- Exendin-4
- Synthetic exendin-4
- External IDs
- AC 2993
- AC-002993
- AC-2993
- AC-2993A
- AC-2993LAR
- AC002993
- AC2993
- AC2993A
- DA-3091
- ITCA-650
- LY-2148568
- LY2148568
Pharmacology
- Indication
Exenatide is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. An extended-release formulation is available which is indicated in patients ≥10 years old,10 while the immediate-acting formulation is approved only for adult patients.8
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- Pharmacodynamics
When patients take exenatide the body's natural response to glucose is modulatedLabel. More insulin and less glucagon are released in response to glucose, though in cases of hypoglycemia a normal amount of glucagon is releasedLabel. Exenatide also slows gastric emptying, leading to a slower and prolonged release of glucose into the systemic circulationLabel. Together these effects prevent hyper and hypoglycemiaLabel.
- Mechanism of action
Exenatide is a human glucacon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) receptor agonistLabel. By activating this receptor, insulin secretion is increased and glucagon secretion is decreased in a glucose dependant mannerLabel. Exenatide also slows gastric emptying and decreases food intakeLabel. These effects work synergistically to improve glycemic control by reducing the likelihood of hyper and hypoglycemiaLabel.
Target Actions Organism AGlucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonistHumans - Absorption
Exenatide reaches a peak plasma concentration in 2.1 hoursLabel. Because exenatide is administerd subcutaneously, the bioavailability is 11.
- Volume of distribution
28.3LLabel.
- Protein binding
Protein binding of exenatide has not been determined5.
- Metabolism
Exenatide is filtered through the glomerulus before being degraded to smaller peptides and amino acids by dipeptidyl peptidase-4, metalloproteases, endopeptidase 24-11, amino proteases, and serine proteasesLabel,3. It is currently believed that the metalloproteases are responsible for most of the degradation of exenatide3. Exenatide is metabolised to small peptides <3 amino acids in length by enzymes in the kidney2.
- Route of elimination
Exenatide is mainly eliminated by glomerular filtration followed by proteolysis before finally being eliminated in the urineLabel,2.
- Half-life
2.4 hoursLabel
- Clearance
9.1 L/hourLabel.
- Adverse Effects
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- Toxicity
In animal studies, exenatide was associated with fetal deformities of ribs and vertebrae as well as slowed growthLabel. In humans, uncontrolled hyperglycemia can be associated with an up to 25% risk of miscarriageLabel. No human studies in pregnancy have been performed with exenatide and so exenatide should only be prescribed in pregnancy if the benefit to the mother and fetus outweigh the risksLabel. In mice, exenatide is excreted in the milk at a concentration 2.5% of the plasma concentration though this data may not be applicable to humansLabel. The effect of exenatide on breastfed infants is also unknown and so the risk and benefit of breastfeeding while taking exenatide must be weighedLabel. There is no data for the use of exenatide in pediatric patientsLabel. Geriatric patients do not have different results for safety and efficacy of exenatide though caution should still be used in this group as they are at higher risk of renal impairment or other comorbidities that may affect the liklihood of adverse effectsLabel. No dosage adjustments are necessary for patients with creatinine clearance ≥50mL/min, though prescribing to patients with creatinine clearance 30-50mL/min should be done cautiouslyLabel. Exenatide is not recommended for patients with creatinine clearance <30mL/minLabel. Hepatic impairment is not expected to affect clearance of exenatide though no studies have been performed to confirm thisLabel.
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareAcarbose The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Acarbose is combined with Exenatide. Acebutolol The therapeutic efficacy of Exenatide can be increased when used in combination with Acebutolol. Acenocoumarol Exenatide can cause an increase in the absorption of Acenocoumarol resulting in an increased serum concentration and potentially a worsening of adverse effects. Acetazolamide The therapeutic efficacy of Exenatide can be increased when used in combination with Acetazolamide. Acetohexamide Exenatide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Acetohexamide. Acetyl sulfisoxazole The therapeutic efficacy of Exenatide can be increased when used in combination with Acetyl sulfisoxazole. Acetylsalicylic acid The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Acetylsalicylic acid is combined with Exenatide. Albiglutide The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Exenatide is combined with Albiglutide. Alclometasone The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Alclometasone is combined with Exenatide. Alogliptin The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Exenatide is combined with Alogliptin. Identify potential medication risksEasily compare up to 40 drugs with our drug interaction checker.Get severity rating, description, and management advice.Learn more - Food Interactions
- Take before a meal. Inject subcutaneously within 60 minutes before morning and evening meals.
Products
- Drug product information from 10+ global regionsOur datasets provide approved product information including:dosage, form, labeller, route of administration, and marketing period.Access drug product information from over 10 global regions.
- Brand Name Prescription Products
Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Bydureon Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit 2 mg / dose Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca 2016-02-16 2022-04-01 Canada Bydureon Injection 2 mg Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca Ab 2020-12-21 Not applicable EU Bydureon Kit 2 mg/0.65mL Subcutaneous Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Llc. 2012-01-27 2018-01-31 US Bydureon Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release 2 mg Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca Ab 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Bydureon Injection, powder, for suspension; Kit 2 mg/0.65mL Subcutaneous AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2015-02-01 2020-11-30 US Bydureon Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release 2 mg Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca Ab 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Bydureon Kit 2 mg/0.65mL Subcutaneous Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Llc. 2012-01-27 2018-01-31 US Bydureon Injection, suspension, extended release 2 mg/0.65mL Subcutaneous AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2014-09-08 2023-04-30 US Bydureon Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release 2 mg Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca Ab 2016-09-08 Not applicable EU Bydureon Injection 2 mg Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca Ab 2020-12-21 Not applicable EU - Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image BYDUREON Exenatide (2.000 mg) + Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (19.000 mg) + Sodium hydroxide (0.360 mg) Suspension Subcutaneous Astra Zeneca, S. A. De C. V. 2017-02-04 Not applicable Mexico
Categories
- ATC Codes
- A10BJ01 — Exenatide
- Drug Categories
- Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
- Anti-Obesity Agents
- Biological Factors
- Blood Glucose Lowering Agents
- Bodily Secretions
- Drugs Used in Diabetes
- Fluids and Secretions
- GLP-1 Agonists
- Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues
- Hormones
- Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hypoglycemia-Associated Agents
- Incretin Mimetics
- Incretins
- Peptides
- Toxins, Biological
- Venoms
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- Not Available
- Kingdom
- Organic Compounds
- Super Class
- Organic Acids
- Class
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Sub Class
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
- Direct Parent
- Peptides
- Alternative Parents
- Not Available
- Substituents
- Not Available
- Molecular Framework
- Not Available
- External Descriptors
- Not Available
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 9P1872D4OL
- CAS number
- 141758-74-9
References
- Synthesis Reference
Matthieu Giraud, Anne-Sophie Droz, Stephane Varray, El Djouhar Rekai, Marie-Helene Brichard, Daniel Latassa, Christine Devijver, Pascal Gilles, Jeanne-Marie Cauvin, Fernando Albericio, Marta Paradis Bas, "PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF EXENATIDE AND OF AN EXENATIDE ANALOGUE." U.S. Patent US20110046349, issued February 24, 2011.
US20110046349- General References
- Gao W, Jusko WJ: Target-mediated pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model of exendin-4 in rats, monkeys, and humans. Drug Metab Dispos. 2012 May;40(5):990-7. doi: 10.1124/dmd.111.042291. Epub 2012 Feb 15. [Article]
- Copley K, McCowen K, Hiles R, Nielsen LL, Young A, Parkes DG: Investigation of exenatide elimination and its in vivo and in vitro degradation. Curr Drug Metab. 2006 May;7(4):367-74. [Article]
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- FDA Drug Approval Package: Exenatide [Link]
- FDA Pharmacology Review: Exenatide [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Bydureon (exenatide extended-release) suspension for subcutaneous injection [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release) suspension for subcutaneous injection [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Byetta (exenatide) for subcutaneous injection [Link]
- OptumRx: Bydureon (exenatide) Pen – Product discontinuation [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: BYDUREON (exenatide) extended-release injectable suspension for subcutaneous use (December 2022) [Link]
- External Links
- KEGG Drug
- D04121
- PubChem Substance
- 46509017
- 60548
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL414357
- Therapeutic Targets Database
- DAP001038
- PharmGKB
- PA164749238
- RxList
- RxList Drug Page
- Drugs.com
- Drugs.com Drug Page
- Wikipedia
- Exenatide
- FDA label
- Download (1.34 MB)
- MSDS
- Download (22.2 KB)
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 4 Active Not Recruiting Treatment Diabetes 1 4 Completed Basic Science Diabetes / Impaired Glucose Tolerance 1 4 Completed Basic Science Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 2 4 Completed Diagnostic Healthy Subjects (HS) 1 4 Completed Prevention Diabetic Nephropathy 1 4 Completed Treatment Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) / Hyperglycemia / Myocardial Infarction 1 4 Completed Treatment Atherosclerosis / Diabetes / Restenosis 1 4 Completed Treatment Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) / Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 1 4 Completed Treatment Disorder of Glucose Regulation / Overweight and Obesity / Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 1 4 Completed Treatment Fatty Liver, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Amylin Pharmaceuticals
- Baxter International Inc.
- CP Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Eli Lilly & Co.
- Physicians Total Care Inc.
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Solution Parenteral 250.000 mcg Injection Subcutaneous 2 mg Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; kit Subcutaneous 2 mg / dose Injection, powder, for suspension; kit Subcutaneous 2 mg/0.65mL Injection, suspension Parenteral; Subcutaneous 2 MG Injection, suspension Subcutaneous 2 MG Injection, suspension, extended release Subcutaneous 2 mg/0.65mL Kit Subcutaneous 2 mg/0.65mL Suspension Subcutaneous 2.000 mg Powder Subcutaneous 2 mg Injection, suspension, extended release Subcutaneous 2 mg/0.85mL Suspension, extended release Subcutaneous 2 mg / dose Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release Subcutaneous 2 mg Suspension Subcutaneous 2 mg Injection, powder, for suspension Subcutaneous 2 mg Injection Subcutaneous Injection Subcutaneous 250 ug/1mL Injection, solution Parenteral; Subcutaneous 10 MICROGRAMMI Injection, solution Parenteral; Subcutaneous 5 MICROGRAMMI Injection, solution Subcutaneous 10 micrograms Injection, solution Subcutaneous 5 micrograms Solution Subcutaneous 10 mcg / act Solution Subcutaneous 5 mcg / act Solution Subcutaneous 10 μg/40μL Solution Subcutaneous 5 μg/20μL Injection, powder, for solution Solution Subcutaneous 250 mcg Powder 1 g/1g - Prices
Unit description Cost Unit Byetta 10 MCG Pen 10 mcg/0.04ml Solution 2.4ml Pen 324.23USD pen Byetta 5 mcg dose pen inj 316.76USD ml Byetta 5 MCG Pen 5 mcg/0.02ml Solution 1.2ml Pen 276.57USD pen DrugBank does not sell nor buy drugs. Pricing information is supplied for informational purposes only.- Patents
Patent Number Pediatric Extension Approved Expires (estimated) Region US8216180 Yes 2012-07-10 2028-07-12 US US8439864 Yes 2013-05-14 2028-09-25 US US6667061 Yes 2003-12-23 2020-11-25 US US6495164 No 2002-12-17 2020-05-25 US US5424286 No 1995-06-13 2016-12-01 US US6858576 No 2005-02-22 2017-01-06 US US6872700 No 2005-03-29 2020-01-14 US US6956026 No 2005-10-18 2018-01-07 US US7741269 No 2010-06-22 2018-01-07 US US7297761 No 2007-11-20 2017-10-15 US US7521423 No 2009-04-21 2017-10-15 US US6902744 No 2005-06-07 2020-01-14 US US9238076 Yes 2016-01-19 2024-10-15 US US8906851 Yes 2014-12-09 2027-02-18 US US7612176 Yes 2009-11-03 2025-10-13 US US8431685 Yes 2013-04-30 2025-10-13 US US8461105 Yes 2013-06-11 2025-10-13 US US8329648 Yes 2012-12-11 2027-02-18 US US7456254 Yes 2008-11-25 2025-12-30 US US7563871 Yes 2009-07-21 2024-10-15 US US6824822 Yes 2004-11-30 2023-04-09 US US6479065 No 2002-11-12 2020-08-10 US US7223440 Yes 2007-05-29 2022-03-03 US US8685934 No 2014-04-01 2030-05-26 US US8501698 Yes 2013-08-06 2027-12-20 US US6414126 No 2002-07-02 2020-10-04 US US6515117 Yes 2003-02-04 2026-04-04 US US6936590 No 2005-08-30 2020-10-04 US US9198925 No 2015-12-01 2020-10-04 US US7919598 No 2011-04-05 2029-12-16 US US8361972 Yes 2013-01-29 2028-09-21 US US8716251 No 2014-05-06 2028-03-21 US US7851502 No 2010-12-14 2028-08-19 US US8221786 No 2012-07-17 2028-03-21 US US9320853 Yes 2016-04-26 2028-09-25 US US8827963 Yes 2014-09-09 2029-08-04 US US8712615 No 2014-04-29 2030-01-18 US US8998876 Yes 2015-04-07 2030-07-07 US US8758292 Yes 2014-06-24 2028-05-12 US US8690837 Yes 2014-04-08 2029-11-19 US US8895033 Yes 2014-11-25 2031-04-04 US US8721615 Yes 2014-05-13 2030-07-18 US US9884092 Yes 2018-02-06 2027-02-18 US
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source isoelectric point 4.86 https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/492409
Targets

- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Agonist
- General Function
- Transmembrane signaling receptor activity
- Specific Function
- This is a receptor for glucagon-like peptide 1. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase.
- Gene Name
- GLP1R
- Uniprot ID
- P43220
- Uniprot Name
- Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 53025.22 Da
References
- Briones M, Bajaj M: Exenatide: a GLP-1 receptor agonist as novel therapy for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2006 Jun;7(8):1055-64. [Article]
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- Wajchenberg BL: beta-cell failure in diabetes and preservation by clinical treatment. Endocr Rev. 2007 Apr;28(2):187-218. Epub 2007 Mar 12. [Article]
- Mack CM, Moore CX, Jodka CM, Bhavsar S, Wilson JK, Hoyt JA, Roan JL, Vu C, Laugero KD, Parkes DG, Young AA: Antiobesity action of peripheral exenatide (exendin-4) in rodents: effects on food intake, body weight, metabolic status and side-effect measures. Int J Obes (Lond). 2006 Sep;30(9):1332-40. Epub 2006 Mar 14. [Article]
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Enzymes
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- Virus receptor activity
- Specific Function
- Cell surface glycoprotein receptor involved in the costimulatory signal essential for T-cell receptor (TCR)-mediated T-cell activation. Acts as a positive regulator of T-cell coactivation, by bindi...
- Gene Name
- DPP4
- Uniprot ID
- P27487
- Uniprot Name
- Dipeptidyl peptidase 4
- Molecular Weight
- 88277.935 Da
References
- Liao S, Liang Y, Zhang Z, Li J, Wang J, Wang X, Dou G, Zhang Z, Liu K: In vitro metabolic stability of exendin-4: pharmacokinetics and identification of cleavage products. PLoS One. 2015 Feb 27;10(2):e0116805. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116805. eCollection 2015. [Article]
Carriers
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- General Function
- Toxic substance binding
- Specific Function
- Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloid...
- Gene Name
- ALB
- Uniprot ID
- P02768
- Uniprot Name
- Serum albumin
- Molecular Weight
- 69365.94 Da
References
- Chae SY, Jin CH, Shin JH, Son S, Kim TH, Lee S, Youn YS, Byun Y, Lee MS, Lee KC: Biochemical, pharmaceutical and therapeutic properties of long-acting lithocholic acid derivatized exendin-4 analogs. J Control Release. 2010 Mar 3;142(2):206-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2009.10.025. Epub 2009 Nov 10. [Article]
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