Nesina: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Uses

What is Nesina?

Nesina is an oral medication for diabetics with its main active ingredient, allogliptin. The use of Nesina balanced with a healthy diet and regular physical exercise can help keep sugar levels within normal limits. Nesina is for people with type 2 diabetes. Patients with type 1 diabetes and diabetes ketoacidosis do not use Nesina as a drug therapy. Its use can sometimes be combined with consumption of other diabetes drugs.

Nesina helps diabetics to control their blood sugar levels. This drug works by regulating the amount of insulin released by the pancreas after eating. Nesina can be taken at the same time or not at the same time as meals.

Rules for using Nesina

Nesina is an oral medication that is taken once a day. To make it easier for you to remember to take this drug at the same time every day. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Read the instructions on the medicine package carefully and follow the instructions given by your doctor. Do not reduce, increase the dose or prolong the period without consulting your doctor.

Monitoring of blood sugar levels should be done regularly while taking this medicine to determine your body's response to treatment with Nesina. If you don't feel any improvement or even feel worse, consult your doctor immediately.

How to save Nesina?

Store Nesina at room temperature (15-30 degrees Celsius) and keep it away from damp, hot, and direct sunlight. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage of Nesina for adults?

The recommended dose for use of Nesina for adult patients with type 2 diabetes is 25 mg once daily. The use of Nesina can be combined with other diabetes drugs or single consumption.

Taking this drug together with insulin injection requires adjusting the injection dose to minimize the possibility of hypoglycemia.

In what dosage and preparation is Nesina available?

Tablet, oral: 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg.

Side effects

What side effects may occur due to using Nesina?

Use of Alogliptin (the active ingredient of Nesina) can affect your blood sugar levels. Be aware of the risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Talk to your doctor about any precautions you may need in an emergency.

Other side effects that may result from taking this drug are heart failure, liver problems, and pancreatitis. Call your doctor if the following symptoms persist or go away:

• Pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to the back
• Persistent nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and fast heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Yellowed eyes and skin

Allergic reactions due to consumption of this drug are known to be rare. Tell your doctor right away if you notice an allergic reaction after taking Nesina, such as itching, rash, redness of the skin, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face, especially the eyes, lips, tongue and throat.

Warnings and Precautions

What should I pay attention to before taking Nesina?

Tell your doctor all your drug allergies, including Alogliptin, an active ingredient in Nesina. Also inform about any other allergies you have. This medicine may contain other ingredients that have the potential to cause allergies.

This drug has the potential to cause problems with the pancreas, especially if you have previous liver problems. Tell your doctor about any medical history you have had, including any diseases that you have or are currently suffering from.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease. This drug has the possibility of causing heart failure.

You may experience blurred vision, weakness, and body shaking as a result of the decrease or increase in blood sugar as a result of taking this drug. For this reason, avoid doing activities that require high alertness, such as driving or operating machinery before knowing how your body responds to how this drug works.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and need blood sugar control. The use of this drug in pregnant women is only given if the benefits are proven to outweigh the risks that may be faced.

Is Nesina safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Studies on animal reproduction do not show a risk to the fetus, but no controlled studies in pregnant women have shown any adverse effects (other than decreased fertility). It is also not known whether this drug affects breast milk or not for breastfeeding mothers. The FDA has categorized this drug into category B (no risk in some studies). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding in a condition that you need to control blood sugar.

Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with Nesina?

Taking several drugs at the same time may affect how a drug is working on your body and possibly have serious side effects. Talk to your doctor about all medicines you take, including herbal medicines and non-prescription drugs. Some drugs that must be considered before using this drug are:

• Benazepril
• Captopril
• Dulaglutide
• Glimepiride
• Glipizide
• Glyburide
• Insulin degludec
• Insulin glulisine
• Lispro insulin
• Tolazamide
• Tolbutamide

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency due to overdose?

One sign of an overdose of this drug is hypoglycemia. Symptoms include trembling, weakness, blurred vision and sweating. In case of an overdose emergency, seek emergency medical assistance immediately (119).

What should I do if I miss my medication schedule?

Take this drug as soon as you remember. However, if it is too close to your next drinking schedule, ignore the missed schedule and go back to the original schedule. Do not double your dose at one time.