Nesina
Alogliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. It helps the body release more insulin when blood sugar rises after eating.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Alogliptin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 12.5mg · 25mg
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Prescription and consultation requirements for Nesina vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nesina details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- alogliptin
- Therapeutic class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiabetic
- Contraindications
- diabetic ketoacidosis; history of severe hypersensitivity to alogliptin
- Minor side effects
- headache; stuffy nose; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- upper respiratory tract infection; joint pain; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Safety confirmed in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Alogliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. It helps the body release more insulin when blood sugar rises after eating.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits DPP-4, preventing degradation of active incretins to trigger insulin release and suppress glucagon output.
What you will receive
Nesina is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Alogliptin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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