Gemigliptin
About Gemigliptin
Gemigliptin is very well known for its abilities to lower glucose levels thus making it an oral anti-hyperglycemic agent. It used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Some of the side effects of taking Gemigliptin are Nasopharyngitis, headaches, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea. If you encounter a severe allergic reaction or joint pain, alert your doctor immediately.
Gemigliptin has shown its efficiency with the medical condition when taken once daily. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day.
Let your doctor know if you have had any liver or kidney problems or have had a history of pancreatitis, gall stones or an alcohol problem. Such problems can inhibit the actions of Gemigliptin.
Type DiabetesInformation given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Gemigliptin
Type 2 Diabetes
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Gemigliptin ?
Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)
Headache
Nasopharyngitis
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Gemigliptin
Is It safe with alcohol?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Gemigliptin
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Gemigliptin as ingredient
- Zemiglo 50Mg Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine falls under the category of an anti-hyperglycemic agent which works by competitively and reversibly inhibiting the enzyme Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4). DPP-4 breaks down enzymes GLP-1 and GIP, preventing them from performing their blood sugar regulatory activity. DPP-4 inhibition thus maintains normal blood sugar levels.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Gemigliptin ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Decmax 4Mg Tablet
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