Albiglutide

Generic Name
Albiglutide
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
782500-75-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5E7U48495E
Background

Albiglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) biologic drug indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the brands Eperzan and Tanzeum by GSK (GlaxoSmithKline). It is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4-resistant glucagon-like peptide-1 dimer fused to human albumin. Albiglutide was approved on April 15, 2014 by the FDA.

Indication

用于2型糖尿病成年患者,作为饮食和运动的辅助疗法以改善血糖控制。不推荐用于饮食和运动控制不佳患者的一线治疗。

Associated Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Associated Therapies
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