ONGLYZA 5MG TAB

Overview

ONGLYZA 5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ONGLYZA 5MG TAB is composed of: SAXAGLIPTIN (5 MG)

Saxagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Saxagliptin is for people with type 2 diabetes. Saxagliptin is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Usage

SAXAGLIPTIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Precautions for ONGLYZA 5MG TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of HIV/AIDS, kidney disease, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Follow diet and exercise program as instructed by your physician.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SAXAGLIPTIN over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Body Excessive Sweating, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slurred Speech, Nausea, Vomit, Rapid Breathing, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

SAXAGLIPTIN : Anxiety, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Eyes Blurred Vision, Body Pain, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Frequent Urination, Head Headache, Loss Of Voice, Lower Back Pain, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny Nose, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Throat Soreness

Serious Side-Effects

SAXAGLIPTIN : Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

SAXAGLIPTIN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

SAXAGLIPTIN can interfere with: Pancreatitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

SAXAGLIPTIN is categorized as: DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE 4 INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily42%
Morning38%
Afternoon17%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days68%
30 Days12%
15 Days4%
180 Days3%
120 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs6%
18 to 35yrs4%
35 to 50yrs6%
50 to 60yrs17%
60 to 70yrs39%
70yrs and above28%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females53%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician41%
Cardiologist22%
General Practitioner17%
Endocrinologist8%
Neurosurgeon8%
Pulmonologist1%
Rheumatologist1%
Cardiac Surgeon1%
Surgeon1%
Gastroenterologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG18%
GEMER 1 TAB11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)31%
PPBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)25%
HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY)18%
KFT (SCREENING)13%
LIPID PROFILE (SCREENING)12%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)10%

Available Alternatives for ONGLYZA 5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ONGLYZA 5MG TABINR 605 for 14 TABLETSSAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
RIAX 5MG TABINR 605 for 14 TABLETSSAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

KOMBIGLYZE 5MG/1000MG TAB XRINR 357 for 7 TABLET XRMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
KOMBIGLYZE 5MG/500MG TAB XRINR 329 for 7 TABLET XRMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
KOMBIGLYZE TABINR 343 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
KOMBIGLYZE XR 5MG/1000MGINR 357 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
KOMBIGLYZE XR 5MG/500MGINR 329 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
ONGLYZA 2.5MG TABINR 546 for 14 TABLETSSAXAGLIPTIN 2.5 MG
RIAX 2.5MG TABINR 546 for 14 TABLETSSAXAGLIPTIN 2.5 MG
RIAX M XR 5/1000MG TABINR 357 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
RIAX-M XR 5MG/1000MG TABINR 357 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
RIAX-M XR 5MG/500MG TABINR 329 for 7 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
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