Symlinpen 120 (Pramlintide) Injection Pen

Symlinpen 120 may be prescribed to type 1 or 2 diabetics that are using mealtime insulin, but who still have not managed to control their blood glucose level enough after eating. Symlinpen 120 is not insulin, but Symlinpen 120 Acetate, a different man-made hormone called Amylin that will supplement the action of your mealtime insulin, allowing it to work more effectively. Symlinpen 120 is a separate injection from your insulin, and you should monitor your blood glucose readings closely as it could take a few mealtime injections to figure out the dosage that works best for you. Your doctor may consider lowering your insulin dosage once the Symlinpen 120 injections begin.

At times, insulin has a difficult time regulating your blood glucose, not only after a meal, but at times of stress, or illness. Symlinpen 120 is designed to supplement your mealtime insulin, not replace it. Once you have injected Symlinpen 120 as directed, the active ingredient slowd down the movement of food from your stomach to the intestines. This helps keep any carbohydrates from your meal stay in your stomach longer where it is converted into glucose and enters your bloodstream gradually. Symlinpen 120 also blocks glucagon, a pancreatic enzyme that stimulates your liver to secrete stored glucose. Many diabetics may find they are losing weight while using Symlinpen 120 with their insulin because they tend to feel fuller longer after eating because the food stays in their stomach longer.

Uses Of Symlinpen 120

• Control high blood sugar in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Benefits Of Symlinpen 120

In Treatment Diabetes

It is used when patients who are already using insulin need better blood sugar control. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Side Effects Of Symlinpen 120

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Dizziness

How To Use Symlinpen 120

Symlinpen 120 is usually given just before each major meal. If you skip a meal, you should also skip your this medicine dose. Use a different place on your stomach or thigh each time you give the injection. Inject your insulin in a separate skin area.

How Symlinpen 120 Works

Symlinpen 120 is in a class of medications called antihyperglycemics. It works by slowing the movement of food through the stomach. This prevents blood sugar from rising too high after a meal, and may decrease appetite and cause weight loss.