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Megagliptin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megagliptin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Megagliptin include Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level), Constipation. Some other side effects of Megagliptin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Megagliptin 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 Megagliptin is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Megagliptin related warnings talks about Megagliptin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Megagliptin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Megagliptin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Megagliptin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Megagliptin 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 Megagliptin is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Megagliptin safe for pregnant women?
Megagliptin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Megagliptin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Megagliptin safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Megagliptin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Megagliptin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Megagliptin on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Megagliptin for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Megagliptin on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Megagliptin on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Megagliptin will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Megagliptin on the Heart?
Information about safety of Megagliptin for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megagliptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megagliptin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Megagliptin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Megagliptin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Megagliptin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megagliptin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Megagliptin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Megagliptin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megagliptin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megagliptin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you may feel dizzy after taking Megagliptin. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
No, Megagliptin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can take Megagliptin with voglibose. A fixed-dose combination is available in the market. you are recommended to consult with a doctor before taking this combination.
Yes, Megagliptin may cause constipation. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Megagliptin with metformin. A fixed-dose combination is available in the market. you are recommended to consult with a doctor before taking this combination.
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