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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is used -
Common
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?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Onglyza. If you see any side effects, stop taking Onglyza immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Onglyza again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Onglyza. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Onglyza may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's 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 Heart?
The heart can be affected by Onglyza. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
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?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet is not used to treat 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
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Onglyza 5 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
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