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Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is a product of Sonarisa Lifesciences LLP
Composition: Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.3mg)

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All Details About Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR

Description:

Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Take Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR with or immediately before meals. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, and this may change from time to time depending on how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.


Retain taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.


Ordinary side effects of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Make sure you recognize the signs of low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with them. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you.


Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, edema (swelling), blurred vision, bone fracture, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.


You should not take Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, as it may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly, and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

Uses:

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. Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is to be taken on an empty stomach.

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 Vogliboost GM

  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR 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 Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR 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
Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Employ of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with a proper diet and regular exercise. Glimepiride lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that lowers the postprandial (after meals) glucose levels in the body. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of type 1 DM.

What are the possible side effects of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

The use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, diarrhea, altered taste, flatulence, stomach pain, headache, skin rash and respiratory tract infection.

Are there any specific conditions in which Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR should not be taken?

The use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine is also avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulcerations and underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.

Is it safe to drink alcohol while I am also taking Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

No, it is not safe to take Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR with alcohol. It may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.

Can the use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?

Affirmative, the use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Forever keep glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

Retain this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

What is Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is a combination of three medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Voglibose. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glimepiride lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which lowers the postprandial (after meals) glucose levels in the body. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.

What are the possible side effects of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

The use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, diarrhea, altered taste, flatulence, stomach pain, headache, skin rash and respiratory tract infection.

Are there any specific conditions in which Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR should not be taken?

The use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine is also avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulcerations and underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.

Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

No, it is not safe to take Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR along with alcohol. It may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.

Can the use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?

Affirmative, the use of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Forever keep glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Vogliboost GM 2/0.3 Tablet SR?

Retain this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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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