Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of Saxagliptin use as follows: Stomach upset Patients taking saxagliptin 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. Muscle and skeletal pain Saxagliptin, by [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Saxagliptin use 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for Saxagliptin use as follows: Saxagliptin is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of this medication could suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity, serious hypoglycemic episodes, and consequent side effects. Saxagliptin could be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with such health history. Individuals with history of compromised liver function [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for Saxagliptin use as follows: Saxagliptin should be avoided in individuals with history of serious allergic reactions to prior saxagliptin use. 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 saxagliptin can sometimes contribute to significant fluid [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for Saxagliptin use as follows: Type 2 diabetes: Insulin is a hormone that helps with shifting the glucose in the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with regulating the blood sugar levels and providing nutrition to the cells of body tissues. Type-2 diabetes is a condition in which your body becomes resistant to the action insulin. Resistance to action of insulin hormone leads to poor shifting of [...]