Riax 2.5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Riax 2.5mg Tablet

Saxagliptin(2.5mg)

food interaction for Riax Tablet

alcohol interaction for Riax Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Riax Tablet

lactation interaction for Riax Tablet

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Riax 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
None

CAUTION

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Riax 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Riax 2.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Information regarding the use of Riax 2.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Riax 2.5mg Tablet

Saxagliptin(2.5mg)

Riax tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How riax tablet works

Riax 2.5mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Common side effects of riax tablet

Peripheral edema, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Headache

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Expert advice FOR Riax Tablet

Saxagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Saxagliptin affects you.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.

Frequently asked questions FOR Riax 2.5mg Tablet

Saxagliptin

Q. Does Riax 2.5mg Tablet cause any weight loss (reduction)?

No, Riax 2.5mg Tablet neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is weight neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when Riax 2.5mg Tablet is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.

Q. What is the benefit of using Riax 2.5mg Tablet with insulin?

Riax 2.5mg Tablet when taken with insulin can help in lowering the insulin dose and decrease the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Q. Are there any contraindications to the use of Riax 2.5mg Tablet?

Yes, the use of Riax 2.5mg Tablet is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to Riax 2.5mg Tablet, any ingredients of this drug or to any other drug of the same class. Riax 2.5mg Tablet should also be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.