EVOGLIPTIN belongs to the group of anti-diabetic medicines called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus adjunct to diet and exercise. Type-2 diabetes mellitus is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes. It is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both.
EVOGLIPTIN contains ‘Evogliptin’, it promotes insulin secretion from the pancreas and regulates blood glucose levels post-meal by controlling glucagon secretion. EVOGLIPTIN exhibits hypoglycaemic effect by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4 activity. Thereby, EVOGLIPTIN helps treat diabetes.
In some cases, EVOGLIPTIN may cause common side effects such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nasopharyngitis (cold), gastritis, and joint pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EVOGLIPTIN is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with EVOGLIPTIN, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.
Type-2 diabetes mellitus
EVOGLIPTIN belongs to the group of anti-diabetic medicines called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus adjunct to diet and exercise. EVOGLIPTIN promotes insulin secretion from the pancreas and regulates blood glucose levels post-meal by controlling glucagon secretion. EVOGLIPTIN exhibits a hypoglycaemic effect by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4 activity. Thereby, EVOGLIPTIN helps treat diabetes.
Do not take EVOGLIPTIN if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have severe ketosis, type-1 diabetes, diabetic pre-coma or coma. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, acute pancreatitis, low blood sugar levels, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with EVOGLIPTIN, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: EVOGLIPTIN may interact with antibiotics (clarithromycin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have diabetic ketoacidosis, acute pancreatitis, or hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels).
It is unknown if alcohol interacts with EVOGLIPTIN, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
EVOGLIPTIN is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
EVOGLIPTIN is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
It is not known if EVOGLIPTIN affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
EVOGLIPTIN should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
EVOGLIPTIN is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy has not been established.
Type-2 diabetes mellitus: It is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It is a chronic or lifelong disease that keeps the body from utilizing insulin properly. Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes; hence, it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes symptoms include lack of energy, tiredness, frequent urination, excess thirst, dry mouth, blurry vision, constant hunger, weight loss, and itchy skin.