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Albiglutide (GLP-1)

Prescription drug.
Scientific evidence
Very high
Number of findings
1
Sources
Our own summaries · Cited studies

Regulatory status

Approved (FDA / EMA)

FDA (U.S.): Withdrawn: approved (April 15, 2014, Tanzeum) for type 2 diabetes in adults; GSK stopped manufacturing and selling it in 2017-2018 for commercial reasons (not safety). It is no longer available.

EMA (EU): Withdrawn: approved (March 2014, Eperzan) for type 2 diabetes in adults; the authorization was withdrawn on October 29, 2018 at GSK's request for commercial reasons.

How to take it

There is no established standard dose for this case; it is advisable to consult a professional.

Safety

Prescription drug (injectable).

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Type 2 diabetes with cardiovascular disease

reduces Very high study (AA)

Large double-blind trial (Harmony Outcomes): weekly albiglutide reduced cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke) compared with placebo in people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Prescription injectable drug.

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In depth

Drug · Highest evidence: Very high · 1 finding

⚠️ Prescription drug (injectable).

Findings

  • Type 2 diabetes with cardiovascular disease — reduces (Very high, study). Large double-blind trial (Harmony Outcomes): weekly albiglutide reduced cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, heart attack, or stroke) versus placebo in diabetic people with cardiovascular disease. Injectable prescription drug. 30291013

Information, not medical advice. Prescription drugs require a doctor.

Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.

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