Pramlintide (Symlin)
Category: Amylin Analog
FDA-approved amylin analog for diabetes management with mealtime dosing.
Half-Life: 0.5 hours
Benefits
- Blood sugar control
- Reduces post-meal glucose spikes
- Weight neutral or loss
- Reduces glucagon
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Hypoglycemia with insulin
- Injection site reactions
- Headache