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Onglyza 5mg 14 Tablets
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Onglyza tablet is an oral hypoglycemic agent that belongs to a group of medicines called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. This tablet should be used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. It helps to prevent severe complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. The dose of onglyza is based on your c
History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to onglyza, such as urticaria, angioedema, exfoliative dermatitis Pancreatitis Renal disease Arthralgia .
Babies: Not applicable.
Lactating mothers: Onglyza tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding.
This medicine doesn’t represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy: Onglyza tablet is safe to use during pregnancy, as this medicine does not show any harmful effects on the developing baby.
Driving: Onglyza tablet unsafe to use while driving, as this medicine can cause dizziness and loss of balance, which may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol.
Should avoid alcohol consumption with onglyza as it may decrease blood glucose levels.
Kidney: Due to limited data, onglyza tablets should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment.
Liver: Onglyza tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease.
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Hypoglycemia Upper respiratory tract infections Urinary tract infections Headache Peripheral edema .
Onglyza is an anti-diabetic medication.
It works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels.
It reduces fasting and post-meal sugar levels.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily.
Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..
• Onglyza tablet should be taken simultaneously every day since this helps you remember to take it.
• Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how onglyza tablet affects you.
• It may cause hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
• Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors and anxiety.
• Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and vomiting.
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Major
• Onglyza + Fluoroquinolones: Concurrent use of fluoroquinolones and antidiabetic agents may result in changes in blood glucose and increased risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
• Onglyza + Hydroxychloroquine: Concurrent use of hydroxychloroquine and antidiabetic agent may result in hypoglycemia.
• Onglyza + Octreotide: Concurrent use of somatostatin analogues and antidiabetic agents may result in impaired glucose regulation.
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• Onglyza + Atenolol: Concurrent use of antidiabetic agents and beta-adrenergic blockers may result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia.
• Onglyza + Captopril: Concurrent use of ace inhibitors and antidiabetic agents may result in an increased risk of hypoglycemia.
• Onglyza + Triamterene: Concurrent use of antidiabetic agents and selected diuretics may increase hyperglycemia risk and increase insulin requirement.
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Ans: Onglyza tablet neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when onglyza tablet is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinedione's, sulfonylureas or insulin.
2. What is the benefit of using onglyza tablets with insulin?
Ans: Onglyza tablets, when taken with insulin, can help in lowering the insulin dose and decrease the risk of hypoglycemia.
3. Are there any contraindications to the use of onglyza tablets?
Ans: Yes, the use of onglyza tablet is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to onglyza tablet, any ingredients of this drug, or any other drug of the same class. Onglyza tablets should be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
4. Is it beneficial to use a onglyza tablet with glipizide?
Ans: Yes, it is beneficial to take a onglyza tablet and glipizide. Both are antidiabetic drugs. However, they work in different ways. When taken together, they can help in better controlling blood sugar levels.
5. Can the use of onglyza tablets cause hypoglycemia?
Ans: Usually, onglyza tablet does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone in diabetes. However, it may cause low blood sugar when combined with other medicines like insulin and sulfonylureas.