Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET
VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET is a combination of Metformin and Voglibose which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET is indicated as a second-line therapy for the management of type II diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and therapy with single agents does not result in adequate glycemic control.
Type II diabetes is a chronic medical condition in which the body does not make enough insulin, or the produced insulin does not work well. Symptoms include excessive urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.
Along management with VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET, follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results.
Prior and during therapy with VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET, your doctor might access your kidney functions frequently to avoid the risk of side effects, especially if you are elderly with poor kidney functions. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET as it could aggravate your existing disease condition and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children (aged less than 18 years) due to lack of safety and effectiveness. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above).
The most common side effects of taking VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
USES OF VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET
- To manage type II diabetes mellitus (as second-line of therapy) when diet, exercise and therapy with single agents does not result in adequate glycemic control
HOW VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET WORKS
[GBNKYWORD] helps to control blood sugar levels, where metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose released into the blood by the liver and voglibose acts by reversibly inhibiting the activity of various carbohydrate digestive enzymes (Ex. sucrose, maltose, zomaltase, etc.) in the gut, thus leading to delayed digestion and absorption of glucose into the blood stream.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain or loss of appetite
- heart burn
- change in taste
- general weakness
- headache
- dizziness
RARE
- rash and itching
- anemia (decreased RBC count)
- signs of decreased platelet count in blood (easy bleeding or bruising)
- signs of decreased white blood cell (repeated fever and infections, mouth sores)
Stop taking VOGLIKEM M 0.2MG FORTE TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- symptoms of lactic acidosis (such as vomiting, stomach pain, decreased heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, muscle cramps, general weakness with severe tiredness or reduced body temperature)
- hepatitis (inflammation of liver with tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, with or without yellowing of skin or eyes)
- signs of low blood pressure (such as excessive hunger, headache, shaking, sweating, confusion, anxiety, fast heartbeat)
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