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Saxagliptin safety information

The manufacturer has written to healthcare professionals regarding new safety information for saxagliptin (Onglyza®).

The letter advises that saxagliptin has been associated with serious hypersensitivity reactions and acute pancreatitis. The following recommendations have now been made:

  • Saxagliptin is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactic shock and angioedema to saxagliptin or any other dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
  • Patients should be advised of the symptoms of acute pancreatitis and rapidly report such symptoms
  • Where hypersensitivity reactions or pancreatitis are suspected, saxagliptin should be discontinued

Action: Clinicians should be aware of this new safety information and implement any necessary changes to practice.

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