albiglutide (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Tanzeum

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

lyophilized powder for reconstitution

  • 30mg/pen
  • 50mg/pen
  • Available as a single-use injectable pen

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

30 mg SC once weekly; may increase to 50 mg once weekly if glycemic response is inadequate

Limitations of Use

Not recommended as first-line therapy for patients inadequately controlled on diet and exercise; prescribe albiglutide only to patients for whom potential benefits are considered to outweigh potential risks

Has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis; consider other antidiabetic therapies in patients with a history of pancreatitis

Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis

Not for patients with pre-existing severe gastrointestinal disease

Has not been studied in combination with prandial insulin

Dosage Modifications

Renal impairment (any severity): No dosage adjustment required

Safety and efficacy not established

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                • acarbose

                  albiglutide, acarbose. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • aripiprazole

                  aripiprazole, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • asenapine

                  asenapine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • atazanavir

                  atazanavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • atorvastatin

                  albiglutide will decrease the level or effect of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Based on pharmacokinetic studies, atorvastatin Cmax decreased by 38% and median Tmax delayed from 1h to 3h and the AUC did not change.

                • azilsartan

                  azilsartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

                  bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estrogens may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • benazepril

                  benazepril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • betamethasone

                  betamethasone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • candesartan

                  candesartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • captopril

                  captopril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • chlorothiazide

                  chlorothiazide decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

                • chlorpromazine

                  chlorpromazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • chlorpropamide

                  albiglutide, chlorpropamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .

                • chlorthalidone

                  chlorthalidone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

                • cinnamon

                  cinnamon increases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for hypoglycemia.

                • clozapine

                  clozapine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • conjugated estrogens

                  conjugated estrogens decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estrogens may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

                  conjugated estrogens, vaginal decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estrogens may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • cortisone

                  cortisone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • darunavir

                  darunavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • desogestrel

                  desogestrel decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • dexamethasone

                  dexamethasone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • drospirenone

                  drospirenone decreases effects of albiglutide by passive renal tubular reabsorption due to increased pH. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • enalapril

                  enalapril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • eprosartan

                  eprosartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • estradiol

                  estradiol decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estradiol may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • estradiol combos

                  estradiol combos decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • estrogens conjugated synthetic

                  estrogens conjugated synthetic decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estrogens may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • estrogens esterified

                  estrogens esterified decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estrogens may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • estropipate

                  estropipate decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Estropipate may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • ethinylestradiol

                  ethinylestradiol decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • etonogestrel

                  etonogestrel decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Etonogestrel may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • fludrocortisone

                  fludrocortisone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • fluphenazine

                  fluphenazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • fosamprenavir

                  fosamprenavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • fosinopril

                  fosinopril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • glimepiride

                  albiglutide, glimepiride. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .

                • glipizide

                  albiglutide, glipizide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .

                • glyburide

                  albiglutide, glyburide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .

                • hydrochlorothiazide

                  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

                • hydrocortisone

                  hydrocortisone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • iloperidone

                  iloperidone, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • indapamide

                  indapamide decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

                • indinavir

                  indinavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • insulin aspart

                  albiglutide, insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart

                  albiglutide, insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin degludec

                  albiglutide, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

                  albiglutide, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin detemir

                  albiglutide, insulin detemir. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin glargine

                  albiglutide, insulin glargine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin glulisine

                  albiglutide, insulin glulisine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin inhaled

                  albiglutide, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin isophane human/insulin regular human

                  albiglutide, insulin isophane human/insulin regular human. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin lispro

                  albiglutide, insulin lispro. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro

                  albiglutide, insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin NPH

                  albiglutide, insulin NPH. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • insulin regular human

                  albiglutide, insulin regular human. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

                • irbesartan

                  irbesartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • levonorgestrel oral

                  levonorgestrel oral decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • lisinopril

                  lisinopril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • lonapegsomatropin

                  lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Closely monitor blood glucose when treated with antidiabetic agents. Lonapegsomatropin may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Patients with diabetes mellitus may require adjustment of their doses of insulin and/or other antihyperglycemic agents.

                  lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Growth hormone (GH) analogs may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Antidiabetic agents may require dose adjustment after initiating growth hormone.

                • lopinavir

                  lopinavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • losartan

                  losartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • lurasidone

                  lurasidone, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • medroxyprogesterone

                  medroxyprogesterone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Medroxyprogesterone may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • mestranol

                  mestranol decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • metformin

                  albiglutide, metformin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • methyclothiazide

                  methyclothiazide decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

                • methylprednisolone

                  methylprednisolone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • methyltestosterone

                  methyltestosterone increases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. It is important to monitor all patients with type 2 diabetes on antidiabetic agents receiving androgens for changes in glycemic control. Potential for hypoglycemia.

                • metolazone

                  metolazone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

                • miglitol

                  albiglutide, miglitol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • moexipril

                  moexipril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • nateglinide

                  albiglutide, nateglinide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • nelfinavir

                  nelfinavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • norethindrone acetate

                  norethindrone acetate decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • norgestimate

                  norgestimate decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral contraceptives may decrease hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetics by impairing glucose tolerance. Monitor for glycemic control in diabetic patients.

                • olanzapine

                  olanzapine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • olmesartan

                  olmesartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • paliperidone

                  paliperidone, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • pegvisomant

                  pegvisomant increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Pegvisomant may increase glucose tolerance. Dosage reductions of antidiabetic agents may be needed to avoid potential hypoglycemia.

                • perindopril

                  perindopril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • perphenazine

                  perphenazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • pioglitazone

                  albiglutide, pioglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • pramlintide

                  albiglutide, pramlintide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • prednisolone

                  prednisolone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • prednisone

                  prednisone decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • prochlorperazine

                  prochlorperazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • promethazine

                  promethazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • quetiapine

                  quetiapine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • quinapril

                  quinapril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • ramipril

                  ramipril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

                • repaglinide

                  albiglutide, repaglinide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • risperidone

                  risperidone, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                • ritonavir

                  ritonavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • rosiglitazone

                  albiglutide, rosiglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • sacubitril/valsartan

                  sacubitril/valsartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • saquinavir

                  saquinavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • saxagliptin

                  albiglutide, saxagliptin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • sitagliptin

                  albiglutide, sitagliptin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

                • somapacitan

                  somapacitan decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Growth hormone (GH) analogs may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Antidiabetic agents may require dose adjustment after initiating growth hormone.

                • somatrogon

                  somatrogon decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Growth hormone (GH) analogs may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Antidiabetic agents may require dose adjustment after initiating growth hormone.

                • somatropin

                  somatropin decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Growth hormone (GH) analogs may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Antidiabetic agents may require dose adjustment after initiating growth hormone.

                • telmisartan

                  telmisartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • thioridazine

                  thioridazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • tipranavir

                  tipranavir decreases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

                • tolazamide

                  albiglutide, tolazamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .

                • tolbutamide

                  albiglutide, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .

                • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

                  triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully. .

                • trifluoperazine

                  trifluoperazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

                • valsartan

                  valsartan increases effects of albiglutide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may enhance hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic agents by improving insulin sensitivity. Monitor patients for changes in glycemic control.

                • ziprasidone

                  ziprasidone, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

                Minor (3)

                • acetaminophen

                  albiglutide decreases levels of acetaminophen by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

                • acetaminophen IV

                  albiglutide decreases levels of acetaminophen IV by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

                • digoxin

                  albiglutide decreases levels of digoxin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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                Adverse Effects

                >10%

                Upper respiratory tract infection (13%)

                Diarrhea (10.5%)

                1-10%

                Nausea (9.6%)

                Injection site reaction (2.1%)

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                Warnings

                Black Box Warnings

                Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors

                • Causes thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents; human risk could not be determined
                • Contraindicated in patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2)
                • Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound monitoring is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with albiglutide

                Contraindications

                Hypersensitivity

                Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma

                Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2)

                Cautions

                Carcinogenicity of albiglutide could not be assessed in rodents due to rapid development of drug-clearing, anti-drug antibodies; other GLP-1 receptor agonists have caused dose-related and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas or carcinomas) in rodents; human relevance of GLP-1 receptor agonist induced C-cell tumors in rodents not determined; cases of MTC in patients treated with liraglutide, another GLP-1 receptor agonist, reported in postmarketing period; data in these reports are insufficient to establish or exclude causal relationship between MTC and GLP-1 receptor agonist use in humans (see Black Box Warnings and Contraindications); routine serum calcitonin or thyroid ultrasound monitoring is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with albiglutide; significantly elevated serum calcitonin may indicate MTC; patients with MTC usually have values >50 ng/L; if serum calcitonin is measured and found to be elevated, evaluate patient further; patients with thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or neck imaging should also be further evaluated

                Acute pancreatitis reported (rare); discontinue if pancreatitis suspected and do not restart if confirmed; consider other antidiabetic therapies in patients with a history of pancreatitis

                Hypoglycemia may occur when used in combination with insulin secretagogues (eg, sulfonylureas) or insulin; consider lowering sulfonylurea or insulin dosage when starting albiglutide

                Serious hypersensitivity reactions reported, including angioedema and generalized pruritus, rash, and dyspnea; discontinue albiglutide if such reactions occur

                Anaphylaxis and angioedema reported with other GLP-1 receptor agonists; use caution in a patient with a history of anaphylaxis or angioedema with another GLP-1 receptor agonist because it is unknown whether such patients will be predisposed to these reactions with therapy

                Acute renal failure and worsening of chronic renal failure (some requiring hemodialysis) reported with treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists; monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions; use caution when initiating or escalating doses in patients with renal impairment and/or in those reporting severe gastrointestinal symptoms; advise patients of potential risk of dehydration in relation to gastrointestinal side effects and to take precautions to avoid fluid depletion

                Clinical trials have not established conclusive evidence of macrovascular risk reduction with albiglutide or any other antidiabetic drug

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                Pregnancy & Lactation

                Pregnancy Category: C

                Because of the long washout period for albiglutide, consider discontinuing at least 1 month before a planned pregnancy

                Lactation: Unknown if distributed in human breast milk; a decision should be made whether to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue albiglutide, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother and the potential risks to the infant

                Since albiglutide is an albumin-based protein, it should be assumed that it is present in human milk; decreased body weight in offspring was observed in mice treated with albiglutide during gestation and lactation

                Pregnancy Categories

                A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

                B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

                C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

                D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

                X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

                NA: Information not available.

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                Pharmacology

                Mechanism of Action

                Incretin mimetic; analogue of human glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1); acts as GLP-1 receptor agonist to augment glucose-dependent insulin secretion

                Absorption

                Peak plasma time: 3-5 days

                Peak plasma concentration: 1.74 mcg/mL

                AUC: 465 mcg•h/mL

                Steady-state concentration: 4-5 weeks

                Distribution

                Vd: 11 L

                Protein bound: Not assessed

                Metabolism

                Biotransformation studies have not been performed

                Likely follows a metabolic pathway similar to native human serum albumin, which is catabolized primarily in the vascular endothelium

                Elimination

                Half-life: 5 days

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                Administration

                SC Preparation

                Reconstitution of lyophilized powder

                • To mix the diluent with the lyophilized powder, twist the clear cartridge on the pen in the direction of the arrow until the pen is felt/heard to “click” into place and the [2] is seen in the number window
                • Slowly and gently rock the pen side to side 5 times to mix the reconstituted solution
                • Advise the patient to not shake the pen hard to avoid foaming
                • Wait 15 minutes for the 30-mg pen and 30 minutes for the 50-mg pen to ensure the reconstituted solution is mixed

                Preparing pen for injection

                • After the reconstituted solution rests, slowly and gently rock the pen side to side 5 additional times to mix the reconstituted solution
                • Visually inspect the reconstituted solution in the viewing window for particulates
                • The reconstituted solution is yellow
                • After reconstitution, use within 8 hr
                • Holding the pen upright, attach the needle to the pen; gently tap the clear cartridge to bring large bubbles to the top

                SC Administration

                Administer SC in abdomen, thigh, or upper arm

                May be administered any time of day without regard to meals

                Administer SC once weekly on the same day each week

                The day of weekly administration may be changed as long as the last dose was administered ≥4 days before

                Missed dose

                • If a dose is missed, administer as soon as possible within 3 days after the missed dose; thereafter, patients can resume dosing on their usual day of administration
                • If >3 days after the missed dose, instruct patients to wait until their next regularly scheduled weekly dose

                Self-administration

                • Use immediately after the needle is attached and primed
                • The product can clog the needle if allowed to dry in the primed needle
                • After inserting the needle SC into the skin in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm region, press the injection button and HOLD the injection button until you hear a “click” and then hold the button for 5 additional seconds to deliver the full dose
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                Formulary

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                Tier Description
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