Albiglutide

Trade Name: 
Eperzan
Manufacturer/Distributor: 
Glaxosmithkline Inc
ca.gsk.com
Classification: 
Antihyperglycemic agent
ATC Class: 
A10BX - other blood glucose lowering drugs, excluding insulin
Status: 
active
Notice of Compliance (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2015/07/15
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2016/02/19
Presentation: 
Powder for solution: 30 mg/0.5 mL. DIN: 02443635
Powder for solution: 50 mg/0.5 mL. DIN: 02443643
Comments: 
Albiglutide is an analog of human glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is indicated for once-weekly administration for treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes, as an adjunct to diet and exercise.