Aloja 25 Tablet
Aloja 25 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.
Aloja 25 Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Aloja 25 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 25 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to continue eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypoglycemia, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diarrhea, itching, and rash. These are usually minor and improves with time. However, if any of these side effects bother you, you should let your doctor know.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it, so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
03How To Use
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 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
04How It Works
Aloja 25 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.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Aloja 25 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.
06Side Effects
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
Rash
Itching
Diarrhea
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Abdominal pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
Headache
07Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aloja 25 Tablet.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aloja 25 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 25 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Aloja 25 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 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aloja 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Aloja 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aloja 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
08Drug Tips
Aloja 25 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 25 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.
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