1. Albiglutide
Drugbank ID : DB09043

2. Description : Indication : Pharmacodynamics :
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 :
As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Pharmacodynamics :
It lowers fasting glucose and reduces postprandial glucose excursions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The majority of the observed reduction in fasting plasma glucose occurs after a single dose, consistent with the pharmacokinetic profile of albiglutide

3. Mechanism of action :
Albiglutide is an agonist of the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) receptor and augments glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Albiglutide also slows gastric emptying.

4. Targets : Affected organisms : Categories :
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
Affected organisms :
Humans and other mammals
Categories :
Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
Blood Glucose Lowering Agents
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excl. Insulins
Chemical Actions and Uses
Drugs Used in Diabetes
GLP-1 Agonists
Hormones
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Incretins
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Recombinant Proteins

5. Sequence :
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6. Brands : Eperzan
Company : Glaxosmithkline Inc
Description : Eperzan or albiglutide is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of two copies of a 30-amino acid sequence of modified human glucagon-like peptide 1 genetically fused series to human albumin. It is produced in Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells by recombinant DNA technology.
Used for/Prescribed for : Eperzan is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults to improve glycaemic control either as monotherapy or add-on combination therapy.
Formulation : As 30 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection. Each pen delivers 30 mg albiglutide per 0.5 ml dose following reconstitution.
Form : lyophilised white to yellow powder
Route of administration : subcutaneous

7. Risk of acute pancreatitis;
Hypoglycaemia;
Diarrhoea;
Nausea;
Rash, redness or itching of the skin where eperzan is injected;
Pneumonia;
Irregular heartbeat;
Constipation;
Indigestion;
Heartburn;
Albiglutide delays gastric emptying, and has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medicinal products. It shows major interactions with acarbose, simvastatin, digoxin, warfarin and oral contraceptives.

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