Description
This medicine inhibits DPP-4, an enzyme degrading incretin hormones that maintain a constant level of blood glucose, to stimulate insulin secretion when blood glucose is elevated and thereby to improve blood glucose control.
It is usually used to treat type II diabetes mellitus.
Presentation
4 tablets
Feature
Pale red oval tablet
Active Ingredients
Trelagliptin succinate
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine inhibits DPP-4, an enzyme degrading incretin hormones that maintain a constant level of blood glucose, to stimulate insulin secretion when blood glucose is elevated and thereby to improve blood glucose control.
It is usually used to treat type II diabetes mellitus.
Usage/Dosage
In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (100 mg of trelagliptin) at a time, once a week, on a fixed day of the week. The dosage may be reduced according to the degree of renal function in patients with moderate renal dysfunction. Strictly follow the instructions.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible and then follow your regular weekly dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist :
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have ketosis, diabetic coma or precoma, type 1 diabetes mellitus, severe infection, an injury, renal disorder, pituitary abnormality or adrenal disease.
If you are in a pre- or post-operative status or weakened.
If you do not consume an adequate diet.
If you have been doing vigorous exercise or taking a large amount of alcohol.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Contraindication
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include nasopharyngitis, rash and itching. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
- cold sweat, hungry feeling, trembling of limbs [hypoglycemia]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
