What is Kazano medication?
Kazano is a prescription medicine that contains two drugs: alogliptin and metformin. It is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. [1]
What is Kazano used for (and who can take it)?
Kazano is intended for adults with type 2 diabetes who need additional help lowering blood glucose. It’s typically used when metformin therapy and/or a DPP-4 inhibitor approach is appropriate. [1]
How does Kazano work?
Alogliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor, which helps increase incretin levels that reduce blood sugar after meals. Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. Together, they lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. [1]
How is Kazano usually taken?
Follow the dosing instructions your clinician gives you. Kazano dosing depends on your current diabetes treatment (especially whether you already take metformin) and your kidney function. [1]
What side effects do people report with Kazano?
Common side effects can include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, and headache, consistent with metformin-related effects and DPP-4 inhibitor class effects. [1]
Seek urgent medical care if you have symptoms of severe allergic reaction, significant dehydration/poor intake, or other serious reactions your prescribing information flags. [1]
When should Kazano be avoided or used cautiously?
Kidney function matters because metformin is limited by renal status. Your clinician may check kidney labs before and during treatment. [1]
Is Kazano the same as metformin or alogliptin alone?
No. Kazano combines both alogliptin and metformin in one tablet, rather than using either medication by itself. [1]
What if I miss a dose?
Take it when you remember unless it’s close to the next dose. Don’t take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose. Ask your clinician or pharmacist for guidance based on your dosing schedule. [1]
Can Kazano be used with other diabetes medicines?
It can be used alongside other diabetes treatments depending on your overall regimen and your clinician’s plan. Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, including insulin and other oral diabetes drugs. [1]
Sources
- https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/kazano-alogliptin-metformin-3553404.html