METFORMIN-ALOGLIPTIN

It is a combination of two drugs—alogliptin and metformin. Together with diet and exercise, it lowers the blood sugar levels of adults with type 2 diabetes.

This is a combination of two drugs in a single tablet. It’s important to know about all the drugs in the combination because they each may have unique traits. This combination drug may be used as part of a combination therapy also. That means you may need to take it with other drugs.

Don’t use if you have type 1 diabetes or increased ketones in urine or blood. You’ll need insulin to treat these conditions.

The most common side effects that occur with Metformin-Alogliptin include:

  • cold-like symptoms
  • stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
  • This can be decreased if you start with a low metformin dose and increase the dose slowly.
  • increase in blood pressure
  • headache
  • back pain
  • urinary tract infection

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to alogliptin or metformin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. For more details, talk to your pharmacist or health care provider.

 

Tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, obstructive lung disease), kidney disease, liver problems, disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis), stones in your gallbladder (gallstones), vitamin B12 deficiency.

 

Interactions

It may interact with other medications, herbs, or vitamins you might be taking. That’s why your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. If you’re curious about how this drug might interact with something else you’re taking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

You may be at a higher risk for lactic acidosis if you take too much of this drug. Lactic acidosis is rare but can sometimes cause death. You may also have low blood sugar, which can be dangerous.

 

Available brands:

  • Acotril
  • Actos
  • Actosmet
  • Ansures ER
  • Bemefor

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