NESINA Tablets 12.5mg [Brand Name]

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Active ingredient
Alogliptin benzoate
Brand name medicine
NESINA
Effects of this medicine
・This medicine inhibits the enzyme (DPP-4) which catalyzes decomposition of incretin, a hormone acting to maintain constant blood glucose level.
・It stimulates insulin secretion when blood glucose level is elevated and suppresses glucagon secretion to improve blood glucose control.
・It is usually used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・In general, for adults, take 2 tablets (25 mg of alogliptin) at a time, once a day. The dosage may be decreased according to degree of existing renal function in patients with moderate or severer renal dysfunction. Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If you have severe ketosis, diabetic coma or precoma, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or severe infection.
・If you are in a pre- or post-operative state.
・If you have a serious injury, renal disorder, heart or cardiac failure, pituitary abnormality, adrenal disorder or inadequate food intake.
・If you are debilitated.
・If you are doing strenuous physical exercises or a heavy drinker;
・If you have undergone a laparotomy or experienced bowel obstruction.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
・Strictly follow the instructions on dietary/exercise therapy.
・If hypoglycemic symptoms (hungry feeling, cold sweat, grow pale, fatiguability, tremor in limbs, convulsion, decreased consciousness) may occur, in general, take any food containing carbohydrate or sugar.
・If you are taking an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (medicines which delay absorption of sugar such as acarbose, voglibose, miglitol) concomitantly, ingest glucose.
・Inform your family members of the precautions of hypoglycemia.
・Make sure to inform your family members and persons around you that you are taking an antidiabetic medicine.
・This medicine may cause acute pancreatitis (its initial symptoms are persistent severe abdominal pain, vomiting). When those symptoms occur, consult with your doctor immediately.
・It is necessary to measure blood glucose level periodically. Take the test following the instructions of your doctor.
・Pay extra attention that hypoglycemia while working at heights or driving a car may induce an accident.
・For healthcare professional use only
Storage conditions and other information
・Keep out of the reach of children. Store at a room temperature (1 to 30 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
・Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you do not know how to discard them, consult with your pharmacy or medical instituion. Do not give this medicine to others.