Question 1

What is Saxagliptin used for?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes (sugar disease), usually used alongside diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines like metformin

Question 2

How do you take Saxagliptin?

Accepted Answer

Take one tablet (usually 5 mg) once a day, with or without food, at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with water — do not crush or chew it. Your doctor may reduce your dose to 2.5 mg if you have kidney problems or are taking certain other medicines.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Saxagliptin?

Accepted Answer

Headache, upper respiratory tract infection (cold-like symptoms such as runny nose and sore throat), urinary tract infection (pain or burning when urinating), stomach discomfort or gas

Question 4

Who should not take Saxagliptin?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to saxagliptin or any ingredient in Onglyza tablets. People with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (a dangerous diabetes emergency). People with a history of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) should use it with caution and only under close medical supervision. Those with severe kidney disease may need a lower dose or a different medicine.

Question 5

Is Saxagliptin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Saxagliptin is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding — consult your doctor for a safer alternative if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing a baby.

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