All of statements about exenatide are true except:: (A) It is a GLP -1 analogue, (B) It can be used for treatment of Type 1 diabetes mellitus, (C) it is given subcutaneously, (D) It decreases glucagon
Answer is B. Exanetide is used in adittional with metformin in type 2diabetes who have inadequate response to oral hypoglycemics. It is glucagon like peptide - 1. It is given parenterally which is dpp-4 resistant- not subjectable to degradation by Dipeptidyl Peptidase (REF.Essential of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition, Page No - 273)