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What is Steglatro?
Steglatro is used in conjunction with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar levels helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, neurological problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper diabetes management can also reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Ertugliflozin works by increasing the elimination of sugar by the kidneys.
How does it work?
Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your body does not make enough insulin, or the insulin your body makes does not work as well as it should. It may also be that your body produces too much sugar. When this occurs, sugar (glucose) builds up in the blood, which can cause serious medical problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and poor circulation. Ertugliflozin works by blocking the SGLT2 protein in your kidneys. This causes the sugar in your blood to pass through your urine.
What are the benefits of taking it?
Steglatro belongs to a group of medicines called sodium and glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2).
What Steglatro is used for
- Steglatro reduces blood sugar levels in adult patients (18 years and older) with type 2 diabetes. Steglatro can be used alone or together with other medicines that lower blood sugar. You need to follow your diet and exercise plan while taking Steglatro.
How do I use it and its dosage?
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
How much to take
The initial dose of Steglatro is one 5 mg tablet daily. Your doctor will decide whether to increase the dose to 15 mg. Your doctor will prescribe the most appropriate dose for you. Do not change the dose unless your doctor has told you to.
How to take this medicine
Swallow the tablet; if you have difficulty swallowing, the tablet can be broken or crushed. Take one tablet each morning. Try to take it at the same time; This will help you remember to take it. You can take the tablet with or without food. You need to follow your diet and exercise plan while taking Steglatro.
If you take more Steglatro than you should
If you take an excessive amount of Steglatro, immediately consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Side effects & precautions
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Contact a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately if you experience any of the following serious Steglatro tablets side effects:
Diabetic ketoacidosis (rare, may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
The following are the signs of diabetic ketoacidosis:
- increased levels of "ketone bodies" in your urine or blood
- rapid weight loss
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach ache
- excessive thirst
- fast deep breathing
- confusion
- unusual drowsiness or tiredness
- sweet breath odor, sweet or metallic taste in the mouth or a different smell than urine or sweat
This can occur regardless of blood glucose levels. Your doctor may decide to temporarily or permanently stop your treatment with Steglatro.
If you notice any of the side effects mentioned above, contact a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice the following side effects:
Dehydration (excessive loss of water from the body; frequent, can affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Dehydration symptoms include:
- dry mouth
- feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or weak, especially when standing up
- Fainting
You are more likely to become dehydrated if you:
- have kidney problems
- take medications that increase your urine output (diuretics) or have low blood pressure
- you are over 65 years old
Your doctor will tell you how to treat low blood sugar and what to do if you experience any of the following symptoms or signs. Your doctor may reduce the dose of your insulin or other diabetes medications.
Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include:
- headache
- drowsiness
- irritability
- hungry
- dizziness
- confusion
- sweats
- feeling uneasy
- weakness
- fast heartbeat
If you notice any of the side effects mentioned above, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Other side effects when taking Steglatro:
Very frequent
- vaginal yeast infection (yeast infection)
Frequent
- yeast infections of the penis
- urination disturbances, including an urgent need to urinate more often, in larger amounts, or at night
- thirst
- vaginal itching
- blood tests can show changes in the amount of urea in your blood
- blood tests can show changes in the amount of total cholesterol and bad cholesterol (called LDL, a type of fat in your blood)
- blood tests may show changes in the number of red blood cells in your blood (called hemoglobin)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- blood tests may show changes related to the function of your kidneys (such as "creatinine")
- pain when urinating
Buying Steglatro online.
You can buy Steglatro tablets online through one of the UK’s leading online pharmacies, Pharmacy Planet. It's easy and convenient. You will need to fill out a short assessment and the item will be delivered directly to your door. If you want to buy this diabetes Medication online, use Pharmacy Planet, a UK pharmacy you can trust.
