Exenatide: track every shot and what's still active
GLP-1 receptor agonist branded as Byetta (twice daily) and Bydureon (weekly extended-release); one of the first commercial incretin mimetics for type 2 diabetes. In the Peppy catalog, Exenatide is a pen injection, dosed in mcg, typically twice daily, with a listed half-life of about 2.4 hours.
How long Exenatide stays active
Active in your system — Exenatide
estimate for twice daily doses, half-life 2.4 hAn estimate from the half-life, not a measurement. Individual clearance varies. Peppy shows this curve for each protocol under Active in your system.
Exenatide dose steps in the catalog
| Exenatide — catalog dose ladder | Dose |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | 5 mcg |
| Step 2 | 10 mcg |
Dose steps as listed in the Peppy catalog so the picker is fast — not a recommendation. Your prescriber sets your dose; Peppy tracks it.
How to track Exenatide in Peppy
- Open the Protocols tab, tap + and search for Exenatide (or Byetta). Form, unit and typical frequency are prefilled.
- Enter your dose and pick a schedule. Titration step-ups and on/off cycles are available (Pro).
- Pick a colour and, for injections, a site rotation order. Peppy suggests the next site each time you log.
- On shot day, the Today tab counts down and one tap opens the Log shot sheet with the body map.
- Open the protocol to see Active in your system, the half-life curve for what you have logged (Pro).
- Log a daily check-in (side effects, feelings, weight) and see it lined up against every dose in Progress.
Track Exenatide in Peppy
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How long does Exenatide stay in your system?
The Peppy catalog lists a half-life of about 2.4 hours for Exenatide. After roughly five half-lives, about 12 hours, most of a single dose has cleared. That is an estimate from the half-life, not a measurement, and individual clearance varies.
Can I track Exenatide in Peppy?
Yes. Exenatide is one of 123 compounds built into Peppy, with its form, unit and typical frequency prefilled. Add it as a protocol, set your schedule, and Peppy handles the countdown, the log and the reminders (Pro).
Where should I inject Exenatide?
Follow your prescriber's instructions. For subcutaneous shots the GLP-1 labels list the abdomen, thigh and upper arm and say to rotate. Peppy's body map has 13 sites, suggests the next one, and shows when each was last used. Read the site rotation guide.
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Not medical advice. Peppy is a tracking tool, not medical advice. Dose calculations are mathematical conversions only. Always follow your prescriber's instructions and verify every draw-up yourself.