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Riax 5mg Tablet

by Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
Saxagliptin (5mg)

₹605

Riax 5mg Tablet

Introduction to Riax 5mg Tablet

You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit, and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends. This medicine is helping you to control your blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effect of taking this medicine is headache. This is usually minor and improves with time. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulphonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it. It may also cause upper respiratory tract infections like sore throat, cough and cold. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicines working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

Safety Advice for Riax 5mg Tablet

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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Riax 5mg Tablet.

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Riax 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

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Riax 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Riax 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Riax 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended for dose adjustment.

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Riax 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Riax 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

How Riax 5mg Tablet works

Riax 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.

How To Use Riax 5mg Tablet

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Riax 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Riax 5mg Tablet

  • Riax 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects.<br><br>Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Controlling the blood glucose level helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for long-term benefits.

Side Effects Of Riax 5mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection

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FAQ's on Riax 5mg Tablet

Does Riax cause any weight loss (reduction)?

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.

What is the benefit of using Riax with insulin?

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.

Are there any contraindications to the use of Riax?

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.

Is it beneficial to use Riax with glipizide?

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 controlling of blood sugar levels.

Can Riax be used with other diabetes medicines?

Yes, Riax can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines, along with proper diet and exercise.

Can the use of Riax cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?

Usually, Riax does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone in diabetes. However, it may cause low blood sugar when combined with other medicines like insulin and sulfonylureas.

Prescription Required

Riax 5mg Tablet

by Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
Saxagliptin (5mg)

₹605

Riax 5mg Tablet

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