Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er

Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er is a combination medication that helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels in the body. It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes.

This medication contains Metformin and Teneligliptin as the active ingredients. Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It suppresses the quantity of glucose that the liver releases in the body. Thus, it lowers the blood sugar levels in the body of a patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes.

This medication is an oral drug that is used to control and balance blood sugar levels.It is used in the treatment of conditions such as type 2 diabetes. This medication also increases your sensitivity to insulin, enabling your body to absorb larger quantities of glucose.

If you do not manage the condition of diabetes, it can result in kidney failure, obesity and heart disorders. Therefore, Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er helps keep your blood sugar levels low and your diabetes in check.

Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er does not increase the amount of insulin in the body; instead, it decreases the production of sugar. The liver of patients, who suffer from type 2 diabetes, produces thrice the amount of glucose and their bodies do not have the capacity to absorb these large amounts of glucose.

This medication is effective in lowering the amount of glucose that the liver releases. It also decreases your appetite and increases your body’s sensitivity to insulin, thus, reducing the amount of glucose that is absorbed by your blood. Increased sensitivity to insulin also lowers your levels of cholesterol and helps you to lose weight.

You should inform your doctor before taking this medicine, if you suffer from conditions like-

• liver disease,
• kidney disorders,
• heart disease,
• allergies and
• diabetic ketoacidosis.

The dosage of the medication that the doctor recommends for your treatment will be based on your age, your condition, the severity of your condition and the other medications you are currently taking. You should follow the course of this treatment until it is completed, and do not skip out on a dose.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Impaired Kidney Function

• Allergy

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypoglycemia

• Lactic Acidosis

• Weakness

• Chest Discomfort

• Headache

• Running Nose

• Swollen Joints

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• TENGLYN M 500 TABLET SR

  Zydus Cadila

• Tendc-M 500 Tablet Sr

  FDC Ltd

• Ibgliptin-M 500mg/20mg Tablet SR

  Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd

• TIBAN M 20/500MG TABLET ER

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Teneza-M 500 Tablet SR

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Tenumet 500mg/20mg Tablet

  Precia Pharma

• ETERNEX-M 500 TABLET ER

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tenepure-M 500 Tablet SR

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Tglip-M 500 Tablet Er

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Teniva-M Tablet ER

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication is a combination of Metformin and Teneligliptin, Thus produces its action via the dual mechanism. Firstly, it works by decreasing the production and absorption of glucose in the liver and intestine, respectively. It also improves the sensitivity of insulin by enhancing the uptake and utilization of glucose. It also works by inhibiting the release of glucagon, hence heightened the insulin release from the pancreas. It also lowers the hormones that are responsible for raising the blood sugar levels within the body. This lowers the sugar levels after a meal or fasting.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid using alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms such as prolonged weakness and muscle pain, lack of sleep, breathing difficulties after alcohol intake should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  The drug interacts with beta blockersm levo-thyroxin and MAO inhibitors.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er?

  Ans : Afoglip 500 tablet is a medication which has Metformin and Teneligliptin as active ingredients present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the level of insulin in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er?

  Ans : Afoglip m 500 is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Type 2 diabetes.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er?

  Ans : Nasal congestion, headache, sore throat and nausea are common side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Afoglip M 500 Tablet Er?

  Ans : Afoglip tablet er should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.