Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of Onglyza use as follows: Muscle and skeletal pain Onglyza, by some unknown mechanisms, can increase risk for damage to the joints and muscle, resulting in some joint & muscle pain with fatigue. While taking onglyza, report to your physician for further recommendations, in the event of presentation with any worsening muscle & joint pain and increasing fatigue. Fluid retention Use of onglyza can sometimes contribute to significant fluid [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of Onglyza use as follows: Stomach upset Patients taking onglyza can sometimes present with self-limiting symptoms of stomach upset and gastrointestinal disturbances, such as, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid/reduce these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Report to your doctor for further recommendations in the event of these symptoms continuing uncontrolled. Hypoglycemia Normally, incretins stimulate secretion of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Onglyza as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking this medication at regularly spaced intervals along with compliance for recommended dietary measures helps to prevent any gross fluctuations in blood sugar numbers and maintain them in the target range. This can also help with preventing any undesired side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for Onglyza use as follows: Heart failure: Heart failure is a condition when the heart muscle goes weak and is unable to pump blood efficiently. Individuals with heart failure present with reduced blood supply to many vital organs in the body, thus compromising their function. Use of onglyza can sometimes contribute to significant fluid retention in the body. Retained fluid can increase the blood volume and add extra load on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for Onglyza use as follows: Onglyza should be avoided in individuals with history of serious allergic reactions to prior onglyza use. Onglyza helps blood sugar regulation by contributing to overall increase in the secretion of insulin from pancreas. This medication will help lower blood sugars only in people whose pancreas is producing insulin naturally. So, use of onglyza does not help in individuals having type I diabetes, with total failure of [...]