Read the Medication Guide and the Instructions For Use provided by your pharmacist before you start using lixisenatide and each time you get a refill. Ask your health care professional how to prepare and use this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Inject this medication under the skin as directed by your doctor, usually once daily (within 1 hour before the first meal of the day). The injection is given in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm.

Before using, check this product for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Before injecting each dose, clean the skin you are going to inject into (the injection site) with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. To lessen bruising, do not rub the injection site after a shot. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely.

Lixisenatide can slow down or decrease the absorption of other drugs such as birth control pills, antibiotics, or acetaminophen. Take other medications at least 1 hour before using this medication. Take birth control pills at least 1 hour before or 11 hours after using this medication. If you must take these other medications with food, take them with a meal or snack when you are not using this product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about when to take your medications.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it with the same meal each day.

Do not share your pen device with another person, even if the needle is changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse (your blood sugar is too high or too low).