Alogliptin Benefits & Uses

Alogliptin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Alogliptin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alogliptin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alogliptin is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Common

Dizziness
Blurred vision
Confusion
Coma
Chills
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Convulsion

Alogliptin Related Warnings

Is the use of Alogliptin safe for pregnant women?

Alogliptin has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Alogliptin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Alogliptin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Alogliptin on the Kidneys?

There may be some severe side effects of Alogliptin on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Alogliptin on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Alogliptin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Alogliptin only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alogliptin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Alogliptin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alogliptin with Other Drugs

Alogliptin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Gatifloxacin

Pseudoephedrine

Erythromycin

Dexamethasone

Mild

Furosemide

Alogliptin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alogliptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pancreatitis
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alogliptin

Is this Alogliptin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Alogliptin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Alogliptin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Alogliptin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Alogliptin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Alogliptin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alogliptin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Alogliptin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Alogliptin

Taking alcohol with Alogliptin can be dangerous.

Severe