Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.2mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI DIABETIC
User Rating4.9
User Reviews589

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Zuvog-M Tablet PR?
If you miss a dose of Zuvog-M 0.2, 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.
Answer

Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR Reviews

Zuvog-M 0.2 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.

Zuvog-M 0.2 should be taken with food. 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 according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.

Keep 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.

This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor. Your doctor might suggest ways of dealing with your side effects or treating them if they are bothersome.

You should not take it 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. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. 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.

How Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR Works

Zuvog-M 0.2 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:.

How to Use Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Zuvog-M 0.2 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR

  • In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Zuvog-M 0.2 is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels after meals. It also helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Zuvog-M 0.2 will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Uses of Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR

  • Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Zuvog-M 0.2 Tablet PR Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  SAFE
Zuvog-M 0.2 does not usually affect your ability to drive.However, patients should be alerted to the risk of hypoglycemia when it is used in combination with other antidiabetic agents such as sulfonylureas, insulin, and repaglinide.
Kidney  CAUTION
Zuvog-M 0.2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zuvog-M 0.2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zuvog-M 0.2 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zuvog-M 0.2 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zuvog-M 0.2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zuvog-M 0.2.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zuvog-M 0.2 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. 
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Zuvog-M 0.2 may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

References

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