What is Alogliptin Benzoate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Alogliptin Benzoate

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Alogliptin Benzoate

Alogliptin Benzoate contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to alogliptin.

Alogliptin Benzoate warnings

• This medicine may cause the following problems: PancreatitisHeart failureLiver problemsLow blood sugar levels (especially when used with other diabetes medicines)

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of pancreas problems.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing, tiredness

• Severe joint pain

• Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion

• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Alogliptin Benzoate interactions

• Some medicines can affect how alogliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are using insulin or other diabetes medicine.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: PancreatitisHeart failureLiver problemsLow blood sugar levels (especially when used with other diabetes medicines)

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.