General Information
Adlyxin (lixisenatide) is a once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA). GLP-1 is a peptide hormone that is released within minutes after eating a meal. It is known to suppress glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells and stimulate glucose-dependent insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells. Adlyxin increases glucose-dependent insulin release, decreased glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying.