Voglimet M
Composition for Voglimet M Products
Products for Voglimet M
Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹50.63
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About Voglimet M Products
Uses of Voglimet M Products
Metformin+Voglibose is used in the treatment of .
Voglimet M Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Voglimet M are Flatulence, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Bloating, Constipation, Decreased appetite.
How Voglimet M Products work
Metformin + Voglibose is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:
In Depth Information for Voglimet M Products
- 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 Voglimet M may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Patient Concerns about Voglimet M Products
Frequently asked questions about Voglimet M Products
Q. What is Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet used for?
Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet is used to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, especially when diet, exercise, and a single diabetes medicine are not enough. It helps lower blood sugar levels and prevents complications from diabetes, such as kidney damage and nerve problems.
Q. Can Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?
Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet alone rarely causes low blood sugar. However, when combined with other diabetes medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, it can cause hypoglycemia. Watch out for signs such as dizziness, sweating, and shaking, and carry a sugary snack if at risk.
Q. Who should not take Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet?
Individuals should avoid taking Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet if they have severe kidney problems, liver disease, heart failure, serious infections, or alcoholism. It is also not suitable if they are allergic to metformin, voglibose, or any ingredient present in Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet.
Q. Is Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet safe for elderly patients?
In elderly people, kidney function may decline with age. Since metformin (present in Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet) can affect the kidneys, doctors will check kidney function (GFR) regularly and adjust the dose accordingly.
Q. Can I take Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet if I have kidney problems?
Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet is not safe if kidney function is severely reduced (GFR below 30 mL/min). For mild to moderate kidney issues, the doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine and check kidney function regularly.
Q. What serious side effects should I watch for while taking Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet?
Though rare, Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet may cause lactic acidosis, a serious condition with symptoms such as muscle pain, breathing difficulty, and weakness. If you feel unwell suddenly, seek emergency medical help.
Q. Can I stop taking Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet once my blood sugar is controlled?
No, do not stop taking Voglimet M 500mg/0.2mg Tablet, or other diabetes medicines without a doctor’s advice. Even if sugar levels are normal, stopping the medicine may cause blood sugar to rise again.