Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule
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Introduction To Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor. Your doctor might suggest ways of dealing with your side effects or treating them if they are bothersome.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Uses of Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits of Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar)
levels. It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to
simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels
after meals. It also helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through
urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing
diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting
any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye
damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs.
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you
have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this
medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a
normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed
because it is protecting your future health.
Side effects of Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Voglit M
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
How to use Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule works
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and voglibose. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Voglibose inhibits the intestinal enzymes that cause breakdown of complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Quick tips
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule if I’m pregnant?
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule if I’m breastfeeding?
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule.
DrivingSAFE
Can I drive after taking Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule?
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. However, patients should be alerted to the risk of hypoglycemia when it is used in combination with other antidiabetic agents such as sulfonylureas, insulin, and repaglinide.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule if I have/had kidney diseases?
Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule if I have/had liver diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Voglit M 500mg/0.3mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
References
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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