Nesina Benefits & Uses

Nesina is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Nesina 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

Nesina Side Effects

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

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Common

Dizziness
Blurred vision
Confusion
Coma
Chills
Anxiety
Convulsion

Nesina Related Warnings

Is the use of Nesina safe for pregnant women?

Nesina has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Nesina safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Nesina on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Nesina can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Nesina on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Nesina on the Heart?

Nesina has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nesina with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Gatifloxacin

Pseudoephedrine

Erythromycin

Dexamethasone

Mild

Furosemide

Nesina Contraindications

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

Pancreatitis
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nesina

Is this Nesina habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nesina.

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

Nesina does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Nesina cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Nesina Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nesina

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Nesina and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nesina

Consumption of alcohol and Nesina together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

Package leaflet information for the user; Nesina (alogliptin)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 128-129

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