put off Albiglutide Generic Name: Albiglutide (al bi GLOO tide) Brand Name: Tanzeum Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Warning Drugs like this one have been shown to cause thyroid cancer in some animals. It is not known if albiglutide may cause thyroid cancer in humans. Call your doctor right away if you have a neck mass, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or hoarseness that will not go away. Do not use this medicine if you have a health problem called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you or a family member have had thyroid cancer. Uses of Albiglutide: It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes). Slideshow Metformin: 10 Things You Should Know What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Albiglutide? If you have an allergy to albiglutide or any other part of albiglutide. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Acidic blood problem, type 1 diabetes, pancreas swelling, or stomach or bowel problems. If you are pregnant. If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take albiglutide with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Albiglutide? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about. Wear disease medical alert ID (identification). Check your blood sugar as you have been told by your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. It may be harder to control your blood sugar during times of stress like when you have a fever, an infection, an injury, or surgery. A change in level of physical activity or exercise and a change in diet may also affect your blood sugar. Talk with your doctor. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. Do not share pen or cartridge devices with another person even if the needle has been changed. Sharing these devices may pass infections from one person to another. This includes infections you may not know you have. Kidney problems have happened with drugs like this one. Sometimes, kidney problems have needed to be treated in the hospital. Dialysis has also been needed. Talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), or too much sweating. Losing too much fluid may raise your chance of kidney problems. Talk with the doctor. How is this medicine (Albiglutide) best taken? Use albiglutide as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin on the top of the thigh, belly area, or upper arm. If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Take with or without food. Take the same day each week. This medicine needs to be mixed before use. Follow how to mix as you were told by the doctor. Do not shake. Use your dose within 8 hours after mixing. Use your dose right away after you put the needle on the pen. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. This medicine is yellow after mixing. Do not use if the solution changes color. Wash your hands before and after use. Move site where you give the shot each time. Do not mix this medicine in the same syringe with insulin. Give albiglutide at some other site from where you gave your insulin if you are also getting insulin. Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Attach new needle before each dose. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If you miss your dose by more than 3 days, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose on your normal day. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of a pancreas problem (pancreatitis) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Dizziness or passing out. Low blood sugar can happen. The chance of low blood sugar may be raised when albiglutide is used with other drugs for high blood sugar (diabetes). Signs may be dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs. Follow what you have been told to do if you get low blood sugar. This may include taking glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or some fruit juices. What are some other side effects of Albiglutide? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). Upset stomach. Irritation where the shot is given. Back pain. Joint pain. Cough. Signs of a common cold. Flu-like signs. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Albiglutide? Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Store in original container. This medicine may be stored at room temperature for up to 4 weeks before use. Do not use if it has been frozen. Protect from light. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time this medicine is refilled. If you have any questions about albiglutide, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about albiglutide. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using albiglutide. 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