Glimepiride, Voglibose and Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is prescribed to control high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus for adult patients above 18 years of age.
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Composition :-
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is a combination of three anti-diabetic drugs :
• Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea.
• Voglibose is a alpha-glucosidase inhibitor.
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Alternative :-
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Uses :-
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine. Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is used to control type 2 diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar levels) in adult patients above 18 years of age.
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Dosage :-
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is a prescription medicine. Take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet as directed by your doctor.
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can be taken with food, and should be swallowed whole and tablets must not be split, crushed, or chewed before swallowing.
Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor.
Neverr self-medicate or change the dosage without a doctor's advice.
Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet on regular schedule.
Always take the tablet even if you feel well or your blood sugar level is under control.
Do not stop taking without your doctor's advice. Otherwise, your blood sugar level may rise again. Do not stop taking Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet without asking your doctor.
Because the treatment of diabetes is lifelong.
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Nausea,
• Diarrhea,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Works :-
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet consists of : Glimepiride, Voglibose & Metformin.
When single or double anti-diabetic drugs are ineffective in controlling blood glucose levels, than combination drugs are used.
These combination drugs then help to work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar.
• Glimepiride :
Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea. Glimepiride works by lowering the blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas.
• Voglibose :
Voglibose is a alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. Voglibose helps control the amount of glucose (sugars) in the blood by inhibiting the intestinal enzyme (alpha glucosidase) and delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine.
• Metformin :
Metformin is a biguanide. Metformin increases the body's sensitivity to insulin by reducing the production of glucose in the liver and delaying the absorption of glucose from the intestines.
Thus, Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet that control high blood sugar levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Precautions Warnings :-
• Do not take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet, if you are allergic to Glimepiride, Voglibose & Metformin or any of the other ingredients of Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is not suggested for use in children and adolescents since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
• Before taking Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney problems.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet.
• Alcohol should not be consumed during treatment with Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet, as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (increased lactic acid level in blood). Thereby the reason may affect how to control blood sugar level.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can cause hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose level). Hence regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended.
• Use of Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is not recommended during surgery due to the increased risk of lactic acidosis (high level of lactic acid in blood). Before any surgery inform your doctor if you are taking Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can cause dizziness due to low blood sugar levels which can affect your mental alertness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience these symptoms after taking Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet increases your risk of falling asleep and thinking problems when taken along with medicines that have sedative effects. Tell your doctor about all your current medications, including any herbs or supplements, before starting treatment with Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can be used with other medicines such as :
Estradiol,
Miconazole,
Corticosteroids,
Insulin,
Iodine Contrast Media,
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics,
Fluconazole,
ACE inhibitor.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet should be used with caution in people with Vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the body.
• Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet should be used with caution in people having heart problems.
• If you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a genetic condition in which red blood cells break down when exposed to certain drugs, infections, or stress. Which can result in hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count).
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Mfg By :-
Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Price :-
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Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet Storage :-
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet : Store below 30°C
Classification :-
Drug Name : Glimepiride, Voglibose & Metformin,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
FAQs :-
What is Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet?
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is a combination of three anti-diabetic drugs, Glimepiride, Voglibose & Metformin. Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How should Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet be Taken?
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can be taken with food food. Always try to take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet on regular schedule. Always take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet even if you feel well or your blood sugar level is under control. Do not stop taking without your doctor's advice.
What are the Side-effects of Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet?
Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet can cause some side effects such as, hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose level), abdominal pain, nausea & diarrhea. Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time.
What if I forget to take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet, take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Glyciphage-VG2 Tablet on regular schedule.