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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, [...]

Contraindications for Using Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors

Patient was educated on contraindications dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: These medications for the significant part are excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete these medications normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, these medications can stay active in circulation for longer time and can be toxic. So, these medications are contraindicated in such [...]

Side Effects of Using Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors

Patient was educated on side effects of using dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are the most common side effects of using dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors. Hypoglycemia Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors can increase the action of incretins, contributing to increase in insulin secretion, thereby reducing the blood sugars. These medications can sometimes result in episodes of serious hypoglycemia. Muscle pain These medications can sometimes increase risk of muscle and skeletal [...]

How to Take Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors

Patient was educated on how to take dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of [...]

Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors and their mechanism of action as follows: Some individuals with type-2 diabetes are deficient in the secretion of incretins. The deficiency in incretin secretion will contribute to reduced insulin secretion in these individuals, which leads to elevated blood sugars. Over time, Incretins are naturally degraded by the action of enzyme, dipeptidyl peptidase. Inhibition of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase, by these medications (Gliptins, in short) allows the incretins [...]