Teduglutide
Teduglutide is a GLP-2 analog used to treat short bowel syndrome in adults who require parenteral support. It works by binding to GLP-2 receptors in the intestinal lining, increasing intestinal blood flow and absorption capacity while reducing gastric acid secretion.
Teduglutide is a GLP-2 analog used for short bowel syndrome to improve intestinal absorption and reduce dependence on parenteral nutrition.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A16AX08
- RxNorm
- 1364468
- Generic
- Teduglutide
- Class
- atc-a16
- Brands
- Gattex
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Short bowel syndrome in adults who require parenteral support (IV nutrition/fluids).
Teduglutide is a recombinant analog of human GLP-2 that binds to GLP-2 receptors in the intestinal tract, promoting intestinal growth, increasing blood flow to the gut, and enhancing nutrient and fluid absorption.
Administered as a daily subcutaneous injection. Patients should be monitored for gastrointestinal issues, injection site reactions, and fluid overload. May increase absorption of other oral medications.
Official drug label
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