Alogliptin 12.5mg + Metformin 500mg

Alogliptin 12.5mg + Metformin 500mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet, exercise and a single diabetes medicine are not enough to control blood sugar levels.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
• Used along with diet and exercise for better sugar control
• Sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medicines as advised by your doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Alogliptin increases levels of natural hormones (incretins) that help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high
• Metformin decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and helps the body use insulin more effectively
• Together they help lower blood sugar through two different mechanisms

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency
• Not a substitute for insulin in patients who need insulin therapy
• Not used for weight loss purposes

How to Use Alogliptin 12.5mg + Metformin 500mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice a day with meals
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it
• Taking it with food helps reduce stomach upset
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as diabetes needs long term control
• Do not stop the medicine without talking to your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep in a dry place, away from moisture
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Alogliptin 12.5mg + Metformin 500mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhea or loose motions
• Stomach upset or discomfort
• Headache
• Loss of appetite

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Metallic taste in mouth
• Mild skin rash
• Joint pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of lactic acidosis such as unusual tiredness, muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, feeling cold, or dizziness
• Signs of pancreatitis such as severe stomach pain spreading to the back, with or without vomiting
• Signs of liver problems such as yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine
• Severe allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing
• Symptoms of very low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness, confusion, if combined with other diabetes medicines

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Alogliptin 12.5mg + Metformin 500mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be taken only under the supervision of a registered doctor.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to alogliptin, metformin, or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have severe kidney disease
• Have diabetic ketoacidosis or a history of it
• Have severe liver disease
• Have had a recent heart attack, severe infection, or dehydration

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any kidney or liver problems
• Have a history of pancreatitis
• Are going to undergo surgery or an X-ray/scan involving contrast dye
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Drink alcohol regularly
• Have a heart condition or heart failure

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines including insulin
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Steroids like prednisolone
• Certain blood pressure medicines
• Contrast dye used in imaging tests
• Alcohol, which can increase risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar and a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.

Will this medicine cause low blood sugar on its own?

When taken alone it rarely causes low blood sugar, but the risk increases if combined with other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylureas.

Can I stop taking this medicine once my sugar is normal?

• No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as diabetes needs continuous management even when sugar levels look normal.
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