Estradiol Implants

Estradiol Implants may be available in the countries listed below.

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Estradiol

Estradiol is reported as an ingredient of Estradiol Implants in the following countries:

• Singapore

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Septadine

Septadine may be available in the countries listed below.

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Povidone Iodine

Povidone-Iodine is reported as an ingredient of Septadine in the following countries:

• Indonesia


• Israel


• South Africa

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Sachet Diet CS

Sachet Diet CS may be available in the countries listed below.

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

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Colistin Sulfate

Colistin sulfate (a derivative of Colistin) is reported as an ingredient of Sachet Diet CS in the following countries:

• France

Sulfadimidine

Sulfadimidine is reported as an ingredient of Sachet Diet CS in the following countries:

• France

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Meloprol

Meloprol may be available in the countries listed below.

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Meloxicam

Meloxicam is reported as an ingredient of Meloprol in the following countries:

• Greece

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Ranicodan

Ranicodan may be available in the countries listed below.

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Ranitidine

Ranitidine hydrochloride (a derivative of Ranitidine) is reported as an ingredient of Ranicodan in the following countries:

• Denmark

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Onglyza

Generic Name: saxagliptin (SAX a GLIP tin)

Brand Names: Onglyza

What is saxagliptin?

Saxagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Saxagliptin is for people with type 2 diabetes. Saxagliptin is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Saxagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about saxagliptin?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to saxagliptin or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

Before you take saxagliptin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.

You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Saxagliptin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, weight control, and possibly other medications. It is important to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking saxagliptin?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to saxagliptin, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

To make sure you can safely take saxagliptin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether saxagliptin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Saxagliptin should not be given to a child younger than 18 years old without a doctor's advice.

How should I take saxagliptin?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Check your blood sugar carefully during a time of stress or illness, if you travel, exercise more than usual, drink alcohol, or skip meals. These things can affect your glucose levels and your dose needs may also change.

Your doctor may want you to stop taking saxagliptin for a short time if you become ill, have a fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency.

Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.

Saxagliptin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, weight control, and possibly other medications. It is important to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember (be sure to take the medicine with food if your doctor has instructed you to). Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. You may have signs of low blood sugar, such as extreme weakness, confusion, tremors, sweating, fast heart rate, trouble speaking, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, fainting, and seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking saxagliptin?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Saxagliptin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;

  
  


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  pain or burning when you urinate;

  
  


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  swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; or

  
  


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  easy bruising or bleeding.

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough;

  
  


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  headache; or

  
  


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  stomach pain.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect saxagliptin?

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:

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  conivaptan (Vaprisol);

  
  


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  diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Solareze);

  
  


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  imatinib (Gleevec);

  
  


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  isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis);

  
  


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  an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), or telithromycin (Ketek);

  
  


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  an antidepressant such as nefazodone;

  
  


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  antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Oravig), or voriconazole (Vfend);

  
  


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  heart or blood pressure medication such as nicardipine (Cardene) or quinidine (Quin-G);

  
  


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  HIV/AIDS medicine such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra); or

  
  


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  insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol, Metaglip), glimepiride (Amaryl, Avandaryl, Duetact), glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase, Glucovance), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with saxagliptin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Onglyza resources

• Onglyza Side Effects (in more detail)
• Onglyza Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Drug Images
• Onglyza Drug Interactions
• Onglyza Support Group
• 7 Reviews for Onglyza - Add your own review/rating

• Onglyza Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Onglyza Consumer Overview


• Onglyza Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Onglyza MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Saxagliptin Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)

Compare Onglyza with other medications

• Diabetes, Type 2

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about saxagliptin.

See also: Onglyza side effects (in more detail)

Progesterone Injection

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Progesterone

Progesterone is reported as an ingredient of Progesterone Injection in the following countries:

• United States

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