Bydureon BCise and Uridine triacetate

• Generic Name: exenatide
• Dosage Forms: injection, suspension, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Bydureon BCise, Bydureon Pen, Bydureon Tray, Bydureon, Byetta Prefilled Pen

This medication guide provides information about the Bydureon brand of exenatide. Byetta is another brand of exenatide that is not covered in this medication guide.

Bydureon BCise is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medication helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently. Bydureon is a long-acting form of exenatide.

Bydureon is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bydureon is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Bydureon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: uridine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vistogard, Xuriden

This medication guide provides information about the Vistogard brand of uridine triacetate. Xuriden is another brand of uridine triacetate that is not covered in this medication guide.

Uridine triacetate works by slowing down cell damage caused by certain cancer medicines (capecitabine or fluorouracil).

Uridine triacetate is used to treat an overdose of capecitabine or fluorouracil.

Uridine triacetate is also used in an emergency to treat life-threatening side effects caused by capecitabine or fluorouracil. This includes effects on the heart, nervous system, stomach, intestines, or blood cells.

uridine triacetate may be given before overdose symptoms appear. However, treatment with uridine triacetate must begin within 96 hours after you last received capecitabine or fluorouracil.

Uridine triacetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.