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It is used for treating type II diabetes in adults. When used alone, it's recommended for adults whose blood sugar levels aren't well controlled by diet and exercise, and for those unable to take metformin due to specific health issues or intolerance.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
Unsafe during pregnancy, it will harm the baby child. Better to consult your doctor.
Unsafe during breastfeeding, it will harm the developing baby child. Consult your doctor.
Use with caution patient suffering from kidney problem, also consult your doctor for further information.
Unsafe to use in patient suffering from liver problem.
Information not available, seek advice from your doctor.
It is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, that improves insulin secretion and decreases glucagon production. It is employed in the treatment of type 2 diabetes to enhance glycemic control by regulating blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar, are elevated. Glucose, derived from the foods you eat, is the primary energy source. Insulin, a hormone, facilitates the entry of glucose into cells for energy. In diabetes, the body either produces insufficient insulin or utilizes it ineffectively, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. This prolonged condition can result in health issues, but proactive diabetes management can help prevent these complications.
No, Gliptagreat does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Gliptagreat, are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.
No, Gliptagreat is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing the blood glucose levels. However, Gliptagreat when given twice daily is marginally better in controlling blood sugar when compared to Sitagliptin which is given once daily.
You can take Gliptagreat tablets before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Yes, Gliptagreat may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Gliptagreat has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Gliptagreat is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
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