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Aloja 12.5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Aloja Tablet
Benefits of Aloja Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Aloja 12.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. It helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. It is usually taken once a day.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Controlling the blood glucose level helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for long-term benefits.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Controlling the blood glucose level helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for long-term benefits.
Side effects of Aloja Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aloja
- Headache
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abdominal pain
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
- Diarrhea
- Itching
- Rash
How to use Aloja Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aloja 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aloja Tablet works
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is an anti-diabetic 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aloja 12.5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aloja 12.5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Aloja 12.5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Aloja 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aloja 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Aloja 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aloja 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aloja Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Aloja 12.5 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Aloja 12.5 Tablet affects you.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidinedione derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
DPP-4 inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Aloja 12.5 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Aloja 12.5 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet.
Is Aloja 12.5 Tablet bad for your kidneys?
No, Aloja 12.5 Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.
Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Aloja 12.5 Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
What is the most important information I should know about Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Aloja 12.5 Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Aloja 12.5 Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Aloja 12.5 Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.
How long do I need to take Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
Aloja 12.5 Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
What if I miss a dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Aloja 12.5 Tablet at the same time.
Is Aloja 12.5 Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?
Yes, it is safe to take Aloja 12.5 Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Aloja 12.5 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Aloja 12.5 Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Aloja 12.5 Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.
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