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Exenatide

Byetta · Bydureon · Exendin-4

High EvidenceFat Loss & Metabolic

The first GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA for T2D, derived from Gila monster venom with strong glucose-lowering and weight management effects.

Half-Life

~2.4 hours (exenatide), ~2 weeks (extended release)

4186.6 Da

Amino Acids

39 AA

Evidence

High Evidence

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Regulatory Status

FDA-approved (Byetta: twice daily, Bydureon: weekly).

How it works: Add BAC water to your vial → calculator finds concentration → divides your dose by concentration → shows units to draw on a standard 100-unit insulin syringe. Values are pre-filled from research reference defaults — adjust to match your actual vial.

Vial Size (mg)

BAC Water (mL)

Dose (mcg)

fill level

Draw

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units on a 100-unit syringe

Conc.

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mcg/mL

Vol/dose

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Doses/vial

500

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Research reference values only. Confirm all parameters with current literature and your clinician.

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Tirzepatide

A dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with FDA approval showing up to 22% weight loss — superior to semaglutide in head-to-head trials.

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