Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s is a combination drug that belongs to the anti-diabetic class. It is primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood to become too high. It’s a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups to lead a normal life.
Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s contains Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. At the same time, Linagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens (if your blood sugar is too high or too low).
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as frequent urination, dizziness, or light-headedness. To reduce the risk of dizziness and light-headedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to empagliflozin or Linagliptin; or have other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, severe kidney, or liver disease. During pregnancy/lactation, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Uses of Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Medicinal Benefits
Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s contains Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. At the same time, Linagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.
Directions for Use
Take this medication as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s
Urinary tract infections
Nasopharyngitis
Upper respiratory tract infections
Frequent urination
Dizziness, or light-headedness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to empagliflozin or Linagliptin; or have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, severe kidney, or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have heart disease or are planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. It may be harder to control your blood sugar when your body is stressed (such as fever, infection, injury, or surgery). Also, if you are eating less or cannot eat due to these conditions or any illness, this can lead to a high ketone level while taking this medication. Consult your doctor because this may require a change in your treatment plan, medications. Before having any surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s interacts with Beta-blocker medications (such as metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as timolol), Antidiabetic class of medications (e.g. glimepiride and insulin glargine) and antimanic agents (lithium).
Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of excessive alcoholic beverages may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis. So, avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Caution should be exercised with the people affected with pancreatitis, lactic acidosis, cardiovascular risk, hypoglycemia, and B12 deficiency.
Safety Advice
ALCOHOL
Limit alcohol while taking this medication because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar and a high ketone level.
PREGNANCY
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.And also, discuss a plan with your doctor for managing your blood sugar while pregnant. Your doctor may change your diabetes treatment during your pregnancy (such as diet and medications, including insulin).
BREAST FEEDING
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
DRIVING
You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.
LIVER
Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Please consult the doctor before taking medicine. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.
KIDNEY
Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on your renal functions. Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s is not recommended in severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is therefore important if you’re taking Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s. Please consult the doctor before taking medicine. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.
Habit Forming
No
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Invest at least 150 min of your week in moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
Losing weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
Replacing refined carbohydrates containing foods with whole grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre enriched foods.
Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking.
Avoid taking too much stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes or meditation or yoga.
Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk and cheese etc.).
Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
Special Advise
Keep taking Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. If you miss a dose, do not take a larger dose. Consult your treating physician for advice.
Take short, frequent meals, avoid prolonged fasting when taking Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s. Beware of symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination etc. Whenever you experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar and get in touch with your physician. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.
It is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney disease or liver disease, prior heart attack, alcohol intake, etc. before the doctor prescribes Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s.
Avoid drinking alcohol while on Ajaduo 10 mg/5 mg Tablet 10’s. It increases the risk of hypoglycaemia (decrease in blood sugar which might be fatal in some cases) and lactic acidosis (when the lactic acid increases in the body, impacting the functioning of various organs in the body).
Try to quit smoking and reduce intake of carbohydrate-rich food like potato, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar etc.
Remember, lifestyle modifications are the most important step in controlling blood sugar levels.
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Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disease that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or resist insulin action. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. There may be weight gain in some cases, while weight loss may be observed in rare cases. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), and retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.
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