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About SYMLIN
Taken at mealtime, SYMLIN is the first and only amylin mimetic for use in patients with diabetes treated with mealtime insulin. SYMLIN is a synthetic analog of human amylin, a naturally occurring hormone that is made in the beta cells of the pancreas, the same cells that make insulin. In patients with type 2 diabetes who use insulin, and in patients with type 1 diabetes, those cells in the pancreas are either damaged or destroyed, resulting in reduced secretion of both insulin and amylin after meals. The use of SYMLIN contributes to glucose control after meals.
SymlinPen(R) (pramlintide acetate) pen-injector devices offer convenient pre-filled SYMLIN administration with simple, fixed dosing to improve mealtime glucose control. SymlinPen(R) 120 features fixed dosing to deliver 60 or 120 micrograms of SYMLIN per dose. SymlinPen(R) 60 features fixed dosing to deliver 15, 30, 45, or 60 micrograms of SYMLIN per dose.
Healthcare professionals and people with diabetes may obtain more information, including the complete Prescribing Information and the Medication Guide, at http://www.SYMLIN.com.
Important Safety Information for SYMLIN
SYMLIN is not intended for all patients with diabetes. SYMLIN is used
with insulin and has been associated with an increased risk of
insulin-induced severe hypoglycemia, particularly in patients with type 1
diabetes. When severe hypoglycemia associated with SYMLIN use occurs, it is
seen within three hours following a SYMLIN injection. If severe
hypoglycemia occurs while operating a motor vehicle, heavy machinery, or
while engaging in other high-risk activities, serious injuries may occur.
Appropriate patient selection, careful
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