Saxagliptin

Uses

Saxagliptin Uses Saxagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How it Works

How Saxagliptin works Saxagliptin is an antidiabetic medication that increases the release of insulin from the pancreas while decreasing the hormones that elevate blood sugar levels. This action helps to reduce both fasting and post-meal sugar levels.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Saxagliptin include headache, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), nausea, vomiting, sinus inflammation, and edema (swelling).

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