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Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER

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Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is a product of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Empagliflozin (25mg) + Metformin (1000mg)

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All Details About Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER

Description:

Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.

Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER should be taken with food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include taste changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, urinary tract infection, and yeast infections. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Keeping good hygiene can help prevent this.

Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Cospiaq Met

  • Urinary tract infection
  • Genital fungal infection
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Flatulence
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Joint pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
UNSAFE
Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

What is Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER used for?

Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER is a combination medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. Along with a proper diet and regular exercise, it helps improve blood sugar control in adults. It works by enhancing the body’s ability to use insulin effectively, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.

Who should not take Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER?

People should not take Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER if they have severe kidney failure (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m²), during diabetic pre-coma, with active ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis, in severe liver disease, in acute conditions that reduce oxygen to tissues (such as decompensated heart failure or shock), or with a known allergy to either ingredient present in it.

What serious side effects of Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER need urgent care?

Perceivek emergency help if you experience serious side effects of Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER, such as signs of lactic acidosis (trouble breathing, stomach pain, severe weakness, confusion, vomiting), or diabetic ketoacidosis (nausea, vomiting, belly pain, deep breathing, unusual fatigue, fruity breath).

Can Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER affect the kidneys or fluid balance?

Affirmative, empagliflozin medicine present in Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER increases urination and can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure, especially in older adults or with diuretics. Kidney function should be checked before starting and periodically during treatment, and more often if kidney function is at risk.

Are there infection risks to watch for during Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER?

Affirmative, urinary tract infections (including kidney infection and sepsis) and genital infections can occur during Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER treatment. Highly rare cases of a serious genital area infection called Fournier’s gangrene need urgent surgery and antibiotics. Perceivek care for pain, swelling, redness in the genital/perineal area with fever or feeling unwell.

Can Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER cause low blood sugar?

Cospiaq Met 25mg/1000mg Tablet ER alone has a low risk of hypoglycaemia, but the risk increases when used with insulin or sulfonylureas. A dose reduction of insulin or sulfonylurea may be needed to lower the risk of low blood sugar.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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