Alogliptin and Lofibra Capsules

• Generic Name: alogliptin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nesina

Alogliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Alogliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. alogliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Alogliptin is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications.

Alogliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fenofibrate
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Lipidil Micro, Dom-Fenofibrate, Lipidil Supra, Lofibra, Lipidil EZ

Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help fenofibrate work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking.