Kazano Side Effects

Generic name: alogliptin / metformin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 24, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Kazano Side Effects associated with alogliptin / metformin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Kazano.

Applies to alogliptin / metformin: oral tablet.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

Oral route (tablet)

Lactic Acidosis. Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias.

Symptoms included malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, somnolence, and abdominal pain.

Laboratory abnormalities included elevated blood lactate levels, anion gap acidosis, increased lactate/pyruvate ratio; and metformin plasma levels generally greater than 5 mcg/mL.Risk factors include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs, age greater than or equal to 65 years old, radiological studies with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states, excessive alcohol intake, and hepatic impairment.

Steps to reduce the risk of and manage metformin-associated lactic acidosis in these high risk groups are provided in the Full Prescribing Information.If lactic acidosis is suspected, discontinue alogliptin/metformin and institute general supportive measures in a hospital setting.

Prompt hemodialysis is recommended.

Serious side effects of Kazano

Along with its needed effects, alogliptin / metformin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking alogliptin / metformin:

More common side effects

• blurred vision
• dizziness
• headache
• nervousness
• pounding in the ears
• slow or fast heartbeat

Less common side effects

• anxiety
• bladder pain
• bloody or cloudy urine
• chest pain or tightness
• chills
• cold sweats
• coma
• confusion
• cool, pale skin
• decreased urine output
• depression
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• dilated neck veins
• frequent urge to urinate
• increased hunger
• irregular heartbeat
• lower back or side pain
• nausea
• nightmares
• seizures
• shakiness
• slurred speech
• swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• trouble breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• weight gain

Rare side effects

• blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• bloating
• constipation
• cough
• darkened urine
• diarrhea
• difficulty with swallowing
• fever
• hives or itching
• indigestion
• joint or muscle pain
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• loss of appetite
• pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• red, irritated eyes
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• vomiting
• yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

• dark-colored urine
• general feeling of tiredness or weakness
• large, hard skin blisters
• light-colored stools
• muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness
• redness of the skin
• severe joint pain
• stomach pain, continuing
• swelling of the body

Other side effects of Kazano

Some side effects of alogliptin / metformin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common side effects

• body aches or pain
• ear congestion
• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• full feeling
• lack of loss of strength
• loss of voice
• muscle aches
• passing gas
• sneezing
• stuffy or runny nose

Less common side effects

• back pain

For healthcare professionals

Applies to alogliptin / metformin: oral tablet.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reactions reported include upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, hypertension, headache, back pain, and urinary tract infection.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, vomiting, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pancreatitis
• Postmarketing reports: Acute pancreatitis

Metformin:

• Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (up to 53.2%), Nausea/vomiting (25.5%), flatulence (12.1%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Indigestion, abdominal discomfort^[Ref]

Acute pancreatitis has been associated with DPP-4 inhibitors. In a pooled analysis of 13 studies, the overall rate of pancreatitis reported with alogliptin 25 mg, 12.5 mg, active control, or placebo was 2, 1, 1, or 0, events per 1000 patient years, respectively.^[Ref]

Hepatic

Alogliptin:

• Postmarketing reports: Hepatic enzyme elevations, fulminant hepatic failure

Metformin:

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hepatitis, liver function test abnormalities^[Ref]

Cases of hepatic dysfunction including hepatic failure have been received in the postmarketing period with alogliptin-treated patients; causality has not been established.^[Ref]

Metabolic

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypoglycemia

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypoglycemia

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypoglycemia, loss of appetite
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Lactic acidosis, vitamin B12 deficiency^[Ref]

In metformin-treated patients, lactic acidosis has been reported in approximately 0.03 cases per 1000 patient-years with approximately half these cases resulting in fatalities. In more than 20,000 patient-years exposure in clinical trials, there were no cases of lactic acidosis. Reported cases have occurred primarily in patients with significant renal insufficiency, often in the setting of multiple concomitant medical/surgical problems and multiple concomitant medications.

In an alogliptin monotherapy study, the incidence of hypoglycemia was 1.5% (compared with 1.6% in placebo). Adding alogliptin to glyburide or insulin did not increase the incidence of hypoglycemia compared with placebo. In elderly patients, the incidence of hypoglycemia was 5.4% with alogliptin compared with 26% for glipizide. In a 26-week, placebo-controlled study of alogliptin once daily as add-on to a metformin regimen, hypoglycemic events were reported in 0.9% of patients in the alogliptin-metformin group compared with 2.9% in the placebo group.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Alogliptin:

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypersensitivity reactions (0.6%)
• Postmarketing reports: Anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, urticaria, severe cutaneous adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), erythema multiforme^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Alogliptin-metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash
• Postmarketing reports: Exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, urticaria

Metformin:

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Erythema, pruritus, urticaria

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors:

• Postmarketing reports: Bullous pemphigoid^[Ref]

Postmarketing reports of bullous pemphigoid requiring hospitalization have been reported with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors use. These case typically recovered with topical or systemic immunosuppressive treatment and discontinuation of DPP-4 inhibitor.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis^[Ref]

Nervous system

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache, metallic taste^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension
• Frequency not reported: Heart failure

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension^[Ref]

In a clinical trial in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome, a greater proportion of patients receiving this drug were hospitalized for congestive heart failure compared with placebo (3.9% [n=106] vs 3.3% [n=89]),^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection

Alogliptin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Alogliptin-Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Back pain

Alogliptin:

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Back pain
• Frequency not reported: Arthralgia

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Back pain^[Ref]

Between October 2006 and December 2013, thirty-three cases of severe arthralgia have been reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database. Each case involved the use of 1 or more dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. In all cases, substantial reduction in prior activity level was reported, 10 patients were hospitalized due to disabling joint pain. In 22 cases, symptoms appeared within 1 month of starting therapy, in 23 cases symptoms resolved less than 1 month after discontinuation. A positive rechallenge was reported in 8 cases, with 6 cases involving use of a different DPP-4 inhibitor. Sitagliptin had the greatest number of cases reported (n=28) followed by saxagliptin (n=5), linagliptin (n=2), alogliptin (n=1), and vildagliptin (n=2).^[Ref]

Other

Metformin:

• Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia^[Ref]

Further information

Kazano side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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