ONGLYZA 2.5 MG TABLET
Generic : Saxagliptin (2.5mg)
Treatment : Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Pack size : 14 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : AstraZeneca
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food.
The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine’s working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
BENEFITS OF ONGLYZA TABLET
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Controlling the blood glucose level helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for long-term benefits.
HOW TO USE ONGLYZA TABLET
HOW ONGLYZA TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
INTERACTION WITH DRUGS
- BUPROPION
- CIPROFLOXACIN
- CIMETIDINE
- DIGOXIN
- DOLUTEGRAVIR
- TOPIRAMATE
- RANOLAZINE
- ASPIRIN
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ONGLYZA TABLET?
SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Onglyza
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
FAQ's
Q. Does Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet cause any weight loss (reduction)?
Q. What is the benefit of using Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet with insulin?
Q. Are there any contraindications to the use of Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet?
Q. Is it beneficial to use Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet with glipizide?
Q. Can Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet be used with other diabetes medicines?
Q. Can the use of Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 14
pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
