SYMLIN™ (pramlintide acetate) Potential Complementary Therapy to Insulin
Synthetic analog of human amylin
Amylin is a ß-cell hormone
- Co-secreted with insulin
- Deficient in advanced diabetes
Unique combination of actions complementary to insulin
- Results demonstrated in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Effects seen on glucose, weight and insulin use
- Extensively studied – substantial safety database