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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Alogliptin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Alogliptin as follows: Take Alogliptin at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy [...]

Contraindications for Taking Alogliptin

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Alogliptin as follows: Alogliptin for the significant part is excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete Alogliptin normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, Alogliptin can stay active in circulation for longer time and can result in serious hypoglycemic episodes. So, Alogliptin is contraindicated in such individuals. Acute [...]

Side Effects of Alogliptin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Alogliptin as follows: Fluid retention Though not common, Alogliptin can sometimes result in fluid retention and patients can present with edema, weight gain, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Acute pancreatitis A rare, but serious side effect of using Alogliptin is acute pancreatitis with a severe upper abdominal pain, radiating to the back, along with nausea and vomiting. Acute renal failure A serious, but rare [...]

Side Effects of Alogliptin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Alogliptin as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are the most common side effects of using Alogliptin. Hypoglycemia Alogliptin can increase the action of incretins, contributing to increase in insulin secretion, thereby reducing the blood sugars. Alogliptin can sometimes result in episodes of serious hypoglycemia. Muscle pain Alogliptin can sometimes increase risk of muscle and skeletal pains and fatigue.

How to Take Alogliptin

Patient was educated on how to take Alogliptin as follows: Take Alogliptin 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 every reading for comparative [...]