Saxagliptin Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DP4 Inhibitor)
2
Q
Active
A
Saxagliptin
brand: onglyza
3
Q
Indications
A
Type 2 diabetes, as an adjunct to:
metformin and/or a sulfonylurea, or a thiazolidinedione
basal insulin, with or without metformin
4
Q
Dosage
A
Adult, 5 mg once daily.
CrCl
5
Q
SE
A
vomiting
Common (>1%)
hypoglycaemia (mainly when used with a sulfonylurea), headache, musculoskeletal pain
6
Q
Counselling
A
- This medicine can be taken with or without food.
- Combination with metformin: take with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
7
Q
Monitoring
A
diabetes
