Dantrium (Dantrolene Injection) and Exenatide

• Generic Name: dantrolene
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Dantrium, Dantrium Intravenous, Revonto, Ryanodex

• It is used to treat or prevent a health problem called malignant hyperthermia.

• Generic Name: exenatide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Byetta Prefilled Pen, Bydureon, Bydureon BCise, Bydureon Pen, Bydureon Tray

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

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

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

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