Bydureon BCise and Zyvox

• 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: linezolid
• Dosage Forms: injection, tablets, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Zyvox

Zyvox (linezolid) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor.

Zyvox is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.

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