Zaxaglit
Composition for Zaxaglit Products
Zaxaglit Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitusProducts for Zaxaglit
Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹405
Zaxaglit 2.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹365.63
Not Available
Substitute brands for Zaxaglit
About Zaxaglit Products
Uses of Zaxaglit Products
Saxagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Zaxaglit Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zaxaglit are Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Vomiting, Sinus inflammation, Edema (swelling).
How Zaxaglit 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.
In Depth Information for Zaxaglit Products
- Zaxaglit should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Zaxaglit affects you.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Zaxaglit should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Zaxaglit affects you.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Patient Concerns about Zaxaglit Products
Frequently asked questions about Zaxaglit Products
Q. Does Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet cause any weight loss (reduction)?
No, Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is weight neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.
Q. What is the benefit of using Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet with insulin?
Zaxaglit 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 Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet?
Yes, the use of Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet, any ingredients of this drug or to any other drug of the same class. Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet should also be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
Q. Is it beneficial to use Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet with glipizide?
Yes, it is beneficial to take Zaxaglit 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 Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet be used with other diabetes medicines?
Yes, Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines, along with proper diet and exercise.
Q. Can the use of Zaxaglit 5mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
Usually, Zaxaglit 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.