Alogliptin
अलोग्लिप्टिन
What it is
Alogliptin is a medication used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Alogliptin is used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping to lower blood sugar levels.
- Lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
How it works
Alogliptin works by increasing the amount of insulin in the body, which helps control blood sugar levels. This is important for people with type 2 diabetes who need to manage their blood sugar effectively.
How it is sold in India
In India Alogliptin comes as tablets.
Common side effects
Most people have no side effects when taking alogliptin. However, some may experience common side effects such as headache, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, joint pain, and severe stomach pain that may move to your back. If you experience any severe side effects, it is important to contact your doctor immediately.
See a doctor straight away if
If you experience severe stomach pain that may move to your back, vomiting, excessive tiredness, loss of appetite, pain in the right upper area of the stomach, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, blisters, skin peeling, or rash, seek medical attention immediately.
Who should not take it
Do not take alogliptin if you are allergic to alogliptin, other DPP-4 inhibitors, or any ingredient in alogliptin tablets. Do not take alogliptin if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Do not take alogliptin if you have or have ever had pancreatitis, gallstones, heart failure, or kidney or liver disease without consulting your doctor first. Do not take alogliptin if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding without consulting your doctor first. Do not take alogliptin if you get hurt or develop a fever or infection without consulting your doctor first.
Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor before taking alogliptin if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Consult your doctor before taking alogliptin if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease.
Brand names
4 medicines sold in India contain Alogliptin.
Brands sold in India include Aloja. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.