Convert your Exenatide dose
Vial
Result
Converted amount0.005 mg
Dose mass5 mcg
Concentration2,500 mcg/mL
Draw volume0.002 mL
U-100 syringe0.2 units
Reported study ranges
| Purpose | Route | Reported range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| type 2 diabetes glycemic control (Byetta) | subcutaneous | 5–10 mcg | twice daily |
| type 2 diabetes glycemic control (Bydureon) | subcutaneous | 2–2 mg | once weekly |
Ranges are reported from the literature for research context only. They are not a protocol and not a recommendation.
Concentration by vial and diluent
| Vial | 1 mL diluent | 2 mL diluent | 3 mL diluent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mg | 2,000 mcg/mL | 1,000 mcg/mL | 667 mcg/mL |
| 5 mg | 5,000 mcg/mL | 2,500 mcg/mL | 1,667 mcg/mL |
| 10 mg | 10,000 mcg/mL | 5,000 mcg/mL | 3,333 mcg/mL |
Concentration is vial mass divided by diluent volume. Reconstitution volume changes what you draw, never the dose itself.
What to draw for 5 mcg
| Vial | Diluent | Draw volume | U-100 units | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mg | 1 mL | 0.003 mL | 0.3 units | 400 |
| 2 mg | 2 mL | 0.005 mL | 0.5 units | 400 |
| 2 mg | 3 mL | 0.008 mL | 0.8 units | 400 |
| 5 mg | 1 mL | 0.001 mL | 0.1 units | 1,000 |
| 5 mg | 2 mL | 0.002 mL | 0.2 units | 1,000 |
| 5 mg | 3 mL | 0.003 mL | 0.3 units | 1,000 |
| 10 mg | 1 mL | 0.001 mL | 0.1 units | 2,000 |
| 10 mg | 2 mL | 0.001 mL | 0.1 units | 2,000 |
| 10 mg | 3 mL | 0.002 mL | 0.2 units | 2,000 |
Calculated for the low end of the reported type 2 diabetes glycemic control (Byetta) range. Change the dose in the calculator above for any other amount.
Exenatide at a glance
~2.4 hours (Byetta); ~2 weeks apparent t½ for Bydureon due to slow release
Half-life
4,186.6 Da
Molecular weight
subcutaneous
Routes
prescription
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