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Exenatide placebo (saline)

GlaxoSmithKline · FDA-approved active Small molecule

This is a placebo (saline injection) with no active pharmacological mechanism.

This is a placebo (saline injection) with no active pharmacological mechanism. Used for Control arm in clinical trials of exenatide for type 2 diabetes.

At a glance

Generic nameExenatide placebo (saline)
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Exenatide placebo saline is an inert control formulation used in clinical trials to compare against the active GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide. It contains no active drug and serves as a comparator to establish the efficacy and safety profile of exenatide in randomized controlled studies.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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