Aloja 12.5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to continue eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypoglycemia, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, abdominal pain, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These are usually minor and improves with time. However, if any of these side effects bother you, you should let your doctor know.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it, so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. 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.
Uses of Aloja Tablet
Side effects of Aloja Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aloja
- Abdominal pain
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
- Headache
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Aloja 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. Aloja 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aloja Tablet works
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is an anti-diabetic 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aloja 12.5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aloja 12.5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aloja 12.5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Aloja 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aloja 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Aloja 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aloja 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aloja Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Aloja 12.5 Tablet 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 Aloja 12.5 Tablet 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.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidinedione derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Patient concerns
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*With or without food
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FAQs
Does Aloja 12.5 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Aloja 12.5 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet.
Is Aloja 12.5 Tablet bad for your kidneys?
No, Aloja 12.5 Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.
Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Aloja 12.5 Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
What is the most important information I should know about Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Aloja 12.5 Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Aloja 12.5 Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.
How long do I need to take Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Aloja 12.5 Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
What if I miss a dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Aloja 12.5 Tablet at the same time.
Is Aloja 12.5 Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?
Yes, it is safe to take Aloja 12.5 Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Aloja 12.5 Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.
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