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Exenatide once weekly (EQW )

Woman's · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Exenatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that stimulates insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose and slows gastric emptying to reduce postprandial glucose levels.

Exenatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that stimulates insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose and slows gastric emptying to reduce postprandial glucose levels. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

At a glance

Generic nameExenatide once weekly (EQW )
Also known as• Bydureon, • Long acting glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP1) agonist
SponsorWoman's
Drug classGLP-1 receptor agonist
TargetGLP-1R (GLP-1 receptor)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Exenatide mimics glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an incretin hormone that enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. It also inhibits glucagon secretion when blood glucose is elevated and delays gastric emptying, which collectively reduce postprandial blood glucose excursions. The once-weekly formulation (EQW) uses extended-release microsphere technology to provide sustained drug delivery over seven days.

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Key clinical trials

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