SAXAGLIPTIN

Overview

SAXAGLIPTIN is a Schedule H drug.
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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SAXAGLIPTIN as Ingredient

KOMBIGLYZE 5MG/1000MG TAB XR	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
KOMBIGLYZE 5MG/500MG TAB XR	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
KOMBIGLYZE TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
KOMBIGLYZE XR 5MG/1000MG	METFORMIN 1000 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
KOMBIGLYZE XR 5MG/500MG	METFORMIN 500 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
ONGLYZA 2.5MG TAB	SAXAGLIPTIN 2.5 MG
ONGLYZA 5MG TAB	SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
RIAX 2.5MG TAB	SAXAGLIPTIN 2.5 MG
RIAX 5MG TAB	SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
RIAX M XR 5/1000MG TAB	METFORMIN 1000 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG
RIAX-M XR 5MG/1000MG TAB	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG
RIAX-M XR 5MG/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SAXAGLIPTIN 5.0 MG