Medicine Details
Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
Salt Composition: Saxagliptin (2.5mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: 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.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include hypoglycemia, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, headache, and peripheral edema. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, fainting, and dry mouth) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you. 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.
How to Use: Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : CAUTION - Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended for dose adjustment. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Packaging: Strip
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side Effects: Upper respiratory tract infection | Urinary tract infection | Headache | Peripheral edema
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED