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Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The optimal dosage of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia). While these are the most often observed Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet in conditions like Pancreatitis. Some other conditions that can be affected by Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Onglyza in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Onglyza can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Onglyza may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Onglyza. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Onglyza only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Onglyza. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet
Taking Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Onglyza (saxagliptin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1125-1126