Metformin
Uses
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
How it Works
Metformin helps in allowing the body to make full use of the reduced amount of Insulin that occurs in type 2 diabetes patients. Insulin occurs naturally in the body's pancreas which helps to control the level of glucose(Sugars) in your blood, insufficient or inaffective insulin results in the condition called diabetes mellitus. Metformin helps in treatment of the type 2 diabetes.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Metformin may suffer from such side effects; Headache,
Bloating,
Flushing,
Changes in the nails,
Altered taste,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Loss of appetite,
A metallic taste in the mouth,
Nausea,
Vomiting
Bloating,
Flushing,
Changes in the nails,
Altered taste,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Loss of appetite,
A metallic taste in the mouth,
Nausea,
Vomiting
Saxagliptin
Uses
Saxagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How it Works
Saxagliptin works in the treatment of type 2 diabetes by by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas, Saxagliptin also reduces the amount glucagon produced by the pancreas, Glucagon causes the liver to produce more sugar, so by reducing the amount of glucagon in the body, Saxagliptin helps to reduce the levels of glucose in your blood which in turn helps in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Saxagliptin may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Runny nose,
Hives,
Upper respiratory tract infection,
Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar level),
Nasopharyngitis
Weakness,
Vomiting,
Shortness of breath,
Rashes,
Itching,
Wheezing,
Diarrhea,
Trouble breathing,
Loss of appetite
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