Riax 5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Composition Saxagliptin (5mg)
Package Size ( 14 Tablet in a strip )
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Taking alcohol together with saxagliptin may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
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A: No, Riax neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is weight neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when Riax is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.
Q: Can Riax cause cancer?
A: Riax belongs to the group of drugs called incretins which have been associated with pancreatic cancer in some clinical studies. However, a definite evidence that they cause cancer is missing, so, it is advisable to talk to your doctor regarding the same.
Q: Can I use Riax with pioglitazone?
A: Yes, Riax can be used with pioglitazone. A combined use of the two medicines would be more effective in controlling blood sugar levels than either medicine alone. No drug-drug interactions or any change in side effect profile has been reported compared to when they are used alone.
Q: Is Riax useful in the treatment of parkinsonism?
A: Riax is seen to be efficacious in the management of parkinsonism in some animal research studies only and is not advised for the management of parkinsonism in humans currently.
Q: How beneficial is it to use a combination of Riax and gliclazide?
A: Yes, Riax and gliclazide can be taken together as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q: What is the benefit of using Riax with insulin?
A: Riax 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: Would the results be better if I take Riax with metformin?
A: Yes, metformin taken along with Riax can help in better reduction of blood sugar levels compared to either drug taken alone. Moreover, fixed dose combinations of Riax with metformin are available.
Q: Are there any contraindications to the use of Riax?
A: Yes, the use of Riax is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to Riax, any ingredients of this drug or to any other drug of the same class. Riax should also be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
Q: Can I use Riax with dapagliflozin?
A: Yes, Riax can be used along with dapagliflozin. Both are antidiabetic drugs and can achieve better reduction of blood sugar levels when used together and can lower the risk of hypoglycemia and help in better reduction of body weight.
Q: Is the use of Riax is associated with a high risk of heart failure?
A: Yes, there are some cases of Riax-induced heart failure reported especially in patients with additional risk factors for heart failure. In case the patient develops symptoms of heart failure like increasing shortness of breath, the rapid increase in weight and swelling of the feet (pedal edema). Stop taking Riax and inform your doctor.
Q: How effective is Riax for diabetes mellitus?
A: Riax is indicated along with dietary modification and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is seen to significantly reduce blood glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) when taken as a single drug or in combination with other anti-diabetic drugs.
Q: Is it beneficial to use Riax with glipizide?
A: Yes, it is beneficial to take Riax and glipizide. Both are antidiabetic drugs, however, they work in different ways. When taken together, they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase if the dose of glipizide is not adjusted.
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