The prescription drug saxagliptin is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. This article from the eMedTV site explains how this oral diabetes medicine works, describes its benefits, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Common side effects of saxagliptin include urinary tract infections, headaches, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects of the drug and also describes potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Saxagliptin helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web article discusses the uses of saxagliptin in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains whether it is used for off-label purposes.
Many people taking saxagliptin for type 2 diabetes take up to 5 mg once daily. As this eMedTV Web page explains, however, some people may need a lower dose (such as those with severe kidney disease or who are taking certain other drugs).
Certain antibiotics, protease inhibitors, and antifungal medicines may cause saxagliptin drug interactions. This eMedTV article describes the potential effects of these interactions and explains what other medications may interfere with saxagliptin.
People with kidney problems need to take lower doses of saxagliptin. This eMedTV resource lists other warnings and precautions for saxagliptin, including information on what you should discuss with your doctor before starting this particular drug.
