Tanzeum
Generic name:albiglutide [ AL-bi-GLOO-tide ]
Drug class:Incretin mimetics
What is Tanzeum?
Tanzeum is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Tanzeum is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Tanzeum is usually given after other diabetes medications have been tried without success. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
You should not use Tanzeum if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands), a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, insulin-dependent diabetes, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Call your doctor at once if you have signs of a thyroid tumor, such as swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or shortness of breath.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Tanzeum you are allergic to albiglutide, or if you have:
multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands);
a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer); or
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).
To make sure Tanzeum is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
pancreatitis; or
liver or kidney disease.
In animal studies, albiglutide caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses. Ask your doctor about your risk.
Albiglutide may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tanzeum can have long-lasting effects on your body. Avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 month after you stop using this medicine.
You should not breastfeed while using Tanzeum.
Tanzeum is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Tanzeum?
Use Tanzeum exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Tanzeum is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
The prefilled injection pen contains a powder and a liquid that must be mixed before ...
