Metglib RO 2mg/500mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Taurus Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Rosiglitazone (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 588 |
FAQ
Metglib RO 2mg/500mg Tablet Reviews
Metglib RO 2mg/500mg should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Some people may develop common side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, taste changes, stomach pain, diarrhea, edema (swelling), weight gain, bone fracture, blurred vision, and respiratory tract infection. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If these do not resolve or bother you, please consult your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
How to Use Metglib RO 2mg/500mg Tablet
Benefits of Metglib RO 2mg/500mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Metglib RO 2mg/500mg is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Uses of Metglib RO 2mg/500mg Tablet
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metglib RO 2mg/500mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
References
- Drugs.com. Metformin and rosiglitazone.
- Rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2002 [revised Dec. 2008].
- European Medicine Agency. Rosiglitazone and metformin hydrochloride; 2010.