Onglyza, Saxagliptin Tablets

Onglyza is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Onglyza works by regulating the level of insulin in the body after eating.

Onglyza

Saxagliptin

Onglyza

28

AstraZeneca, MSD, Bristol Myers

Tablet

2,5 mg, 5 mg

India, Turkey

Saxagliptin

Uses

Onglyza is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How it Works

Onglyza works in the treatment of type 2 diabetes by by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas, Onglyza also reduces the amount glucagon produced by the pancreas, Glucagon causes the liver to produce more sugar, so by reducing the amount of glucagon in the body, Onglyza helps to reduce the levels of glucose in your blood which in turn helps in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Common Side effects


Patients who take Onglyza may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Runny nose,
Hives,
Upper respiratory tract infection,
Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar level),
Nasopharyngitis
Weakness,
Vomiting,
Shortness of breath,
Rashes,
Itching,
Wheezing,
Diarrhea,
Trouble breathing,
Loss of appetite

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