Riax

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Composition for Riax Products

About Riax Products

Uses of Riax Products

Saxagliptin is used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) not controlled by diet and exercise alone and in whom metformin cannot be given due to contradiction or intolerance. If diabetes is not adequately controlled by insulin or other oral antidiabetic medicines (metformin, thiazolidinedione or sulphonylurea) or their combination, then saxagliptin can be used in a dual or triple medicine combination.
. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Riax Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Riax are Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Vomiting, Sinus inflammation, Edema (swelling).

How Riax Products work

Saxagliptin is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Patient Concerns about Riax Products

Frequently asked questions about Riax Products

Frequently asked questions about Saxagliptin

Q. Does Riax 5mg Tablet cause any weight loss (reduction)?
No, Riax 5mg Tablet neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is weight neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when Riax 5mg Tablet is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.
Q. What is the benefit of using Riax 5mg Tablet with insulin?
Riax 5mg Tablet when taken with insulin can help in lowering the insulin dose and decrease the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q. Are there any contraindications to the use of Riax 5mg Tablet?
Yes, the use of Riax 5mg Tablet is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to Riax 5mg Tablet, any ingredients of this drug or to any other drug of the same class. Riax 5mg Tablet should also be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
Q. Is it beneficial to use Riax 5mg Tablet with glipizide?
Yes, it is beneficial to take Riax 5mg Tablet and glipizide. Both are antidiabetic drugs, however, they work in different ways. When taken together, they can help in better controlling of blood sugar levels.
Q. Can Riax 5mg Tablet be used with other diabetes medicines?
Yes, Riax 5mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines, along with proper diet and exercise.
Q. Can the use of Riax 5mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
Usually, Riax 5mg Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone in diabetes. However, it may cause low blood sugar when combined with other medicines like insulin and sulfonylureas.

Products for Riax

Riax 5mg Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP
605
Not Available
Riax 2.5mg Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP
546
Not Available

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