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Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet

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Vasolife Healthcare

Salt Composition

Gliclazide (60mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Overview Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet

Glucovance 60mg/500mg tablets are classified as antidiabetic medications, a combination therapy for adult-onset type 2 diabetes. This dual-action formulation helps manage blood glucose in diabetic patients. Administer Glucovance 60mg/500mg with food, consistently at the same time daily for optimal efficacy. Dosage is determined by your physician and may be adjusted based on your blood sugar response. Continued use is crucial, even with controlled blood sugar, as abrupt cessation can elevate glucose levels, potentially leading to kidney complications, vision loss, neuropathy, and limb amputation. Remember, this medication is one component of a comprehensive diabetes management plan including diet, exercise, and weight management as directed by your doctor. Lifestyle choices significantly impact diabetes control. Common adverse effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), characterized by sweating, dizziness, headache, and tremors; constipation; and vomiting. Maintain regular mealtimes and carry readily-available glucose sources (e.g., sugary snacks, fruit juice) to counteract hypoglycemia. Alcohol consumption should be minimized due to increased hypoglycemia risk. Other possible side effects include altered taste, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Weight gain may also occur. This medication is contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or severe hepatic or renal impairment. Individuals with a history of heart disease should consult their physician prior to use. Pregnant or lactating women should seek medical advice before commencing treatment. Regular blood glucose monitoring is necessary, and your doctor may order blood tests to assess blood cell counts and liver function.

Uses of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet

Adult-onset diabetes

Major Benefits of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding the dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet whole; avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking it. Administer this medication with a meal.

Common Side effects of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet:

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation

How to use Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to the prescribed dosage and timeframe. Ingest the entire tablet without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. The Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet should be administered with a meal.

How Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet works:

Gliclazide and Metformin, combined at 60mg/500mg in Vasogliz M tablets, offer dual-action diabetes management.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Combining Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets with alcohol is inadvisable.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Use of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets is contraindicated during pregnancy due to confirmed fetal risk. In exceptional, life-threatening circumstances, a physician might prescribe it if the potential benefits outweigh the known hazards. Physician consultation is mandatory.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available human data indicates a potential for the medication to transfer to breast milk, posing a risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingCAUTION

Driving ability can be impaired by both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Refrain from driving if such symptoms arise.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with kidney impairment should use Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. Consult a physician. For individuals with severe kidney disease, this medication is contraindicated. Kidney function should be regularly monitored during treatment.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver disease should use Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. A physician's consultation is advised. In those with mild to moderate liver impairment, treatment typically begins with a reduced dose; however, it's contraindicated for patients exhibiting severe hepatic dysfunction.

What if you forget to take Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet :

Should you forget a Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet dose, administer it immediately. Nevertheless, if your next dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet

LabelValue
Developing Habits No.
Type of Therapy Diabetes Management

FAQs on Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet

Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets combine gliclazide and metformin to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. This medication improves blood glucose control when used with diet and exercise. Gliclazide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, while metformin reduces liver glucose production and enhances insulin sensitivity. It's not suitable for type 1 diabetes.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets may cause common side effects such as hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections. Rare but serious side effects, including lactic acidosis, are also possible. Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablets can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety or shakiness. This risk increases with missed meals, alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, or concurrent use of other antidiabetic medications. Regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Carry glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice to treat low blood sugar.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablets can cause lactic acidosis, a serious medical emergency characterized by high blood lactic acid levels (also known as MALA, or Metformin-associated lactic acidosis). This rare side effect is less likely in patients without kidney disease, who aren't elderly, and who don't consume excessive alcohol. Symptoms may include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bradycardia. If you experience these, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
Prolonged use of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency by interfering with its stomach absorption. This deficiency, if left untreated, may result in anemia, nerve damage (manifested as tingling, numbness in extremities, weakness, and balance problems), urinary issues, and cognitive changes. To mitigate this risk, supplemental vitamin B12 is recommended at least annually.
Patients with known allergies to Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet components or excipients, or those with moderate to severe kidney disease or metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis), should not use this medication.
Combining alcohol and Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets is unsafe. This combination may worsen low blood sugar and raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets combine gliclazide and metformin to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. This combination improves blood glucose control when used with diet and exercise. Gliclazide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, while metformin reduces liver glucose production and enhances insulin sensitivity. It's not suitable for type 1 diabetes.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablets may cause common side effects such as hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections. Rare but serious side effects, including lactic acidosis, are also possible. Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablets can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), manifesting as nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, or shakiness. This risk increases with missed meals, alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, or concurrent use of other diabetes medications. Therefore, regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Always carry glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice.
Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablets can cause lactic acidosis (MALA, or Metformin-associated lactic acidosis), a serious medical emergency resulting from excessive blood lactic acid. This rare side effect is more likely in patients with kidney disease, the elderly, or those who consume large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms include muscle pain/weakness, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bradycardia. If you experience these, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
Prolonged use of Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency by impairing its absorption in the stomach. This deficiency, if left untreated, may result in anemia, neurological issues such as tingling, numbness in extremities, weakness, urinary problems, cognitive changes, and ataxia. To mitigate this risk, supplemental vitamin B12 is recommended annually by some researchers.
Patients with known allergies to Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg Tablet components or excipients, or those with moderate-to-severe kidney disease or metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis), should not use this medication.
Combining alcohol with Vasogliz M 60mg/500mg tablets is unsafe. This combination can worsen low blood sugar and raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
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