Onglyza Information

Onglyza is a medication commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes in adults. It works by regulating the breakdown of a group of hormones called Incretins. It thus helps the body to produce more insulin on intake of food. It also lowers the amount of sugar released in the blood by the liver. So the overall concentration of circulating sugar gets properly regulated. Onglyza is not for children and patients with Type 1 diabetes. It is only for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Cheap Onglyza is found in most chemists shop.

Onglyza Side Effects and Precautions

The most common side effects observed with Saxagliptin are infections of the upper respiratory tract, urinary tract infections and headache. So get to your doctor if you experience pain or burning while urinating, swelling of your hands, ankles or feet. Another symptom that needs immediate care is tendency to bleed or bruise easily. Other side effects include rash, hives swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat and breathing difficulties which indicate allergy to Saxagliptin.

Though the drug is used to keep sugar levels under control, sometimes the brand or generic form may lower sugar below normal ranges. This results in sweating, dizziness, blackouts, increased hunger and sometimes even seizures. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, whether prescribed or over the counter medicines that you are using on your own, diseases in the past and the present, allergies, pregnancy, breast feeding, etc, before you buy Onglyza .

Dosage Information For Onglyza

The ideal dosage of generic Onglyza is 2.5 mg or 5 mg/day taken regardless of meals. Patients with mild renal problems may also take the same dosage but those with a moderate to severe renal impairment are prescribed 2.5 mg/day as a single dose. When taken as an adjuvant with another drug, dosage depends upon which other drug is being taken. 2.5 mg and 5 mg of discount Onglyza may be bought from North Drug Mart.