Alogliptin
Brand: Vipidia®, Vipdomet
Application: Type 2 diabetes
Pharmaceutical forms of allogliptin
Tablet
Combination brand containing allogliptin
Alloglyptin Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking alloglyptin
Contraindications to the use of allogliptin
Consumption of allogliptin during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of allogliptin on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Alloglyptin
Special warnings and precautions while taking allogliptin
Side effects of allogliptin
Overdose of allogliptin (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of allogliptin
Combination brand containing allogliptin
Vipdomet: Alloglyptin and metformin
Alloglyptin Drug Information
Insulin is a hormone that is naturally made in the body by the pancreas. This helps control blood sugar levels. If your body does not make enough insulin to meet its needs, or if it does not use the insulin it makes effectively, a condition called diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus) develops. People with diabetes need treatment to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in their blood; Because good blood sugar control reduces the risk of further complications. Some people have their blood sugar controlled by making changes in their diet, but to control their blood sugar in others, medications such as allogliptin are prescribed along with dietary changes. Alloglyptin allows the body to make the most of the low levels of insulin found in type 2 diabetes.
Alloglyptin works by slightly increasing the amount of insulin produced by the body, thereby controlling your blood sugar levels. It also reduces the amount of glucagon produced by the pancreas. Glucagon causes your liver to produce more sugar; Therefore, lowering glucagon levels in the body lowers blood sugar levels.
Dosage and method of taking alloglyptin
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with allogliptin. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of allogliptin varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised
- If you are taking allogliptin under the brand name Vipidia, the dose for most people is 25 mg (one tablet) daily. However, if your kidney problems do not go away, your doctor will change the dose of your medicine. You can take this medicine with or without food with water. Keep in mind that it is best to take the daily dose of allogliptin at a specific time of day.
- If you have been prescribed a combination of allogliptin and metformin (Vipdomet brand), you should take the pill twice a day. Take the pill after a meal or snack as this will reduce the risk of stomach pain.
- Alloglyptin (Vipdomet) combined drug is available in pharmacies with two different strengths (doses), both of which have the same alloglipin but different metformin.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget, take the medicine; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose
Contraindications to the use of allogliptin
Note the expiration date of the allogliptin drug and do not take it if it has expired.
Never give alloglyphin to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this medication, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Consumption of allogliptin during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of allogliptin on driving and working with machines
Although allogliptin is unlikely to make you dizzy or drowsy, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery, as you may have hypoglycemia and may not be comfortable driving.
Drug Interactions Alloglyptin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Beta-blockers (such as metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as thymolol) may prevent heart palpitations, which are commonly felt in hypoglycemia. Other symptoms of low blood sugar, such as dizziness, hunger, or sweating, are not affected by these medications.
Many medications can affect your blood sugar levels and make it difficult for you to control your blood sugar. Before you start, stop, or change any medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how to take the medicine (the medicine that works on your blood sugar level). Check your blood sugar levels regularly and consult your doctor if you notice a sudden change in your blood sugar (high or low blood sugar). If you have serious side effects, talk to your doctor about changing your medication dose, exercise program and diet.
Special warnings and precautions while taking allogliptin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking the medicine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any kidney or liver problems.
- If you have a cardiovascular problem or heart failure.
- If you have a history of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug
Side effects of allogliptin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Stomach ache, indigestion: Eat simple, light foods. Take your pill after a meal.
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
Symptoms of a cold, stuffy nose and throat, itchy rash: See your doctor if these symptoms bother you.
Important Note: Medications such as allogliptin can cause persistent and severe pain in some people. If this happens to you, you should talk to your doctor as soon as possible because it may be a sign of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
Overdose of allogliptin (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has a drug poisoning and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath or fainting (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of allogliptin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.