Qtern
Qtern Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Qtern Products
Uses of Saxagliptin
Saxagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Saxagliptin side effects
Common
Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Vomiting, Sinus inflammation, Edema (swelling).
How Qtern Products work
Saxagliptin 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.
Dapagliflozin side effects
Common
Genital fungal infection, Nausea, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Polyuria, Increased appetite, Vomiting, Constipation.
How Qtern Products work
Dapagliflozin is an antidiabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.
Patient Concerns about Qtern
Frequently asked questions about Qtern Products
Frequently asked questions about Saxagliptin
Q. Does Saxagliptin cause any weight loss (reduction)?
No, Saxagliptin neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is weight neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when Saxagliptin is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.
Q. What is the benefit of using Saxagliptin with insulin?
Saxagliptin 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. Are there any contraindications to the use of Saxagliptin?
Yes, the use of Saxagliptin is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to Saxagliptin, any ingredients of this drug or to any other drug of the same class. Saxagliptin should also be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
Q. Is it beneficial to use Saxagliptin with glipizide?
Yes, it is beneficial to take Saxagliptin 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.
Q. Can Saxagliptin be used with other diabetes medicines?
Yes, Saxagliptin can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines, along with proper diet and exercise.
Q. Can the use of Saxagliptin cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
Usually, Saxagliptin 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.
Frequently asked questions about Dapagliflozin
Q. Does Dapagliflozin cause weight loss?
Yes, Dapagliflozin may cause weight loss in some patients. However, it is an uncommon side effect. If you experience sudden weight gain or have any concerns regarding your weight, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. What are the side effects of Dapagliflozin?
The use of Dapagliflozin may cause symptoms such as stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, vaginal yeast infections, and yeast infections of the penis. In addition to that, one may experience frequent urination throughout the day or at night, and changes in quantity of urine.
Q. What is Dapagliflozin used for?
Dapagliflozin is used to lower blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin or is not able to use the produced insulin properly. This leads to an increase in the levels of sugar in your blood. Dapagliflozin works by removing excess sugar from your body via your urine. In addition to that, it can also help prevent heart disease.
Q. Is Dapagliflozin safe to use?
Yes, Dapagliflozin is safe when used as directed by the doctor. However, it may show some side effects. For best results, it should be used in the correct dose and at the same time each day.
Q. Can I stop taking Dapagliflozin?
No, do not stop taking Dapagliflozin without talking to your doctor first. Sudden discontinuation of medicine may make your diabetes worse. Inform your doctor if your symptoms bother you or if there is no considerable improvement in your condition. The doctor may suggest some other medicine which could be more effective in treating your diabetes.
Q. Why did my doctor prescribe Dapagliflozin along with metformin?
For some people, taking metformin alone can effectively lower blood sugar levels. But, evidence suggests that adding Dapagliflozin to metformin therapy may provide better control over the increased blood sugar levels in some people. So, maybe your doctor prescribed the combined use of metformin with Dapagliflozin to provide the extra help you need.
Q. Who should not take Dapagliflozin?
Patients allergic to Dapagliflozin should avoid using this medicine. Also, it is highly recommended that patients who are on dialysis or have severe kidney problems should not use Dapagliflozin.
Q. Can I take Dapagliflozin before surgery?
Inform your doctor that you are taking Dapagliflozin before going for the surgery. The doctor may ask you to stop taking your Dapagliflozin tablets before your operation. This is done because there is a risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition that may develop if high blood sugar is not treated).
Products for Qtern
Qtern 5mg/10mg Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
MRP
₹890