Uses / Indications

• People take Onglyza 5 mg Tablet for:
• Diabetes Type 2
• Diet and exercise can help you control your blood sugar better.
• Used by itself or with other diabetes medications
• Not for Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

 How It Works

• Saxagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, is in Onglyza. It works by:
• Rising levels of incretin hormones
• Causing the body to produce insulin when blood sugar levels are high
• Lowering the liver's synthesis of glucose
• Helping to keep blood sugar levels stable before and after meals

 How to Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions exactly
• Usually taken once a day, with or without food.
• Take the tablet with water and swallow it whole.
• Every day, take it at the same time.
• Keep up your diet and workout routine.

Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy
• Not enough safety evidence for pregnant women
• Only use if your doctor tells you to.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or want to get pregnant.

Side Effects

• Some common side effects are:
• Pain in the head
• Infection in the upper respiratory tract
• Blocked nose
• Infection of the urinary tract
• Pain in the joints
• If you have serious adverse effects, get medical help right away:
• Pancreatitis (very bad stomach discomfort)
• Severe allergic responses, such as a rash, swelling, and trouble breathing
• Signs of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling in the legs.

Medicine Interaction

• Onglyza 5 mg may have an effect on:
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, such ketoconazole and ritonavir
• Insulin or sulfonylureas (higher chance of low blood sugar)
• Other treatments for diabetes
• Always tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking.

Expert Advice

• Check your blood sugar levels often.
• Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of pancreatitis.
• In kidney disease, the dose may need to be changed.
• Keep up a healthy diet and workout program.
• Don't stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Onglyza 5 mg do?
It helps persons with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar levels in check.

Q2. Is it possible for Onglyza to create low blood sugar?
Not very often, unless they are used with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Q3: Is it safe to use Onglyza 5 mg for a long time?
Yes, but only with a doctor's supervision.

Q4: Is it safe to take Onglyza with metformin?
Yes, doctors often provide it alongside metformin.

Q5. Does Onglyza make you gain weight?
No, it doesn't usually change your weight.