Voglimac Gm 2 Tablet

This medication is composed of Glimepiride, Metformin and Voglibose. It is used for treating patients suffering from type 2 Diabetes, who can't control blood sugar levels through diet and exercise. The medicine is a type of sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine, that helps the pancreas in releasing insulin thus helping reduce the blood sugar level.

Before starting the course of medication, there are certain precautions that need to be taken. Firstly, any form of allergy must be mentioned to the consulting doctor. Also, if you have any history of kidney or liver diseases, it should be mentioned to the doctor as well. Limit the intake of alcohol during medication. Exercise caution if you are pregnant women or breastfeeding mother.

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Liver Disease

• Allergy

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Diarrhoea

• Impaired Liver Function

• Joint Pain

• Muscle Pain

• Running Nose

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Insomnia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for women who are or may become pregnant.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

The drug lowers the blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. It decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization. The medicine selectively inhibits α-glucosidase in the intestinal wall, delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, thereby preventing a sudden rise in blood glucose levels after food.

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

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  The drug interacts with insulin.

• Interaction with Food

  Grapefruit Juice

  Consumption of grapefruit juice should be avoided while you are on Voglimac Gm 2 Tablet. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.

• Ques : What is Voglimac Gm 2 Tablet?

  Ans : Voglimac tablet is a medication which has Glimepiride, Metformin and Voglibose as active ingredients present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the level of insulin in the pancreas.

• Ques : What are the uses of Voglimac Gm 2 Tablet?

  Ans : Voglimac is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Polycystic ovary syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Voglimac Gm 2 Tablet?

  Ans : Abdominal pain, face edema, heartburn, numbness, intestinal gas, vomiting etc are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Voglimac Gm 2 Tablet?

  Ans : Voglimac tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.