Riax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The optimal dosage of Riax is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Riax also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia). While these are the most often observed Riax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Riax are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Riax has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Riax related warnings talks about Riax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Riax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Pancreatitis are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Riax contraindications section.

Besides this, Riax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Riax is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.