Sexagliptin

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Type II diabetes mellitus.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Diabetic ketoacidosis, renal impairment, type I diabetes mellitus. Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Hypoglycemia but rare.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Upper respiratory tract infection. Headache. Abdominal pain. Allergic reactions.

Drug Category/Class

Sexagliptin has 2 Brands listed


Onglyza (2.5 mg)Onglyza (5 mg)

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