• Onglyza 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels.
• This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
  You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it.
• It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future.
• It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
• This is usually minor and improves with time. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulphonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.
• It may also cause upper respiratory tract infections like sore throat, cough, and cold.
• Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.

  Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.
• Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels.
• You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

Side effects of Onglyza Tablet

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
• Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Onglyza

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Headache
• Peripheral edema

Quick Tips :

• Be cautious when driving or operating machinery until you understand how Onglyza affects you.
• Onglyza can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially when combined with other diabetes medications, alcohol, or if you miss a meal.
• Always carry some sugary snacks or fruit juice in case you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as cold sweats, tremors, anxiety, or pale skin.
• Inform your doctor if you experience joint pain or if you develop stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting while taking Onglyza.