Volix M 0.2/500mg
| SKU | 2630 |
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| Generic For | Voglibose and Metformin |
| Generic Name | Voglibose/Metformin Hcl |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.64 | US$ 19.20 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.58 | US$ 34.5610%US$ 38.40 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.54 | US$ 48.9615%US$ 57.60 | |||
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Volix M 0.2/500mg
Volix M 0.2/500mg belongs to a class of medications called antidiabetic agents. It is prescribed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It develops when the insulin (a hormone that produces beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant to breaking down to sugar (glucose) to produce energy (insulin resistance), or the pancreas forms little or no insulin hormone at all.
Volix M is composed of two antidiabetic agents, namely metformin and Voglibose. Metformin reduces blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. It is also used to increase the effects of insulin. At the same time, Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase absorption by inhibiting the intestinal enzymes, which causes the breaking of complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents the elimination of blood sugar levels immediately after meals.
The fixed-dose combination drug will reduce the risk of dying from severe heart complications if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disorders. Taking this antidiabetic agent regularly, along with proper diet and exercise, will help you live a healthy life. You should keep taking medicine for as long as prescribed because it will prevent future complications you may develop with controlled blood glucose levels.
How to use
Take Volix M 0.2/500 mg with food at regular intervals as prescribed by your doctor. He will decide the dose per your condition, which may change depending on your blood sugar levels. Swallow the pill with a glass of water, do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Take medicine preferably with a meal since it lowers blood sugar levels and causes gastrointestinal side effects. Your doctor may begin treatment with a low dose and gradually maintain an effective dose to obtain the required glycaemic control.
Precautions
Before initiating treatment with Volix M, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of anaemia (low levels of haemoglobin in the bloodstream), kidney disease, liver disorder, and seizures. Volix M does not cause low blood sugar levels. However, when taken with diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylureas, it can give rise to low blood sugar. Also, inform him if you are already following a restricted diet since Volix M may cause dehydration, kidney damage, and dehydration. Do not take this fixed-dose combination drug if you have gastrointestinal disorders like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Do not take or stop the medicine if the doctor did not advise you.
This fixed-dose combination drug may interact with antidepressants (isocarboxazid, selegiline, phenelzine), anti-inflammatory agents (prednisolone, phenylbutazone), drugs used for the treatment of fluid retention (chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone), medicines for treating high blood pressure (metoprolol, propranolol), anabolic and corticosteroids. Please check the prescription before you take Volix M tablets.
Side effects
The common side effects of Volix M include nausea, changes in taste, dizziness, stomach pain, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, bloating, and flatulence. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, seek immediate medical help if they occur. Lactic acidosis is rare but serious; a serious metabolic complication of excess lactic acid in the bloodstream caused by metformin accumulation is observed. The risk of lactic acidosis is high in people with liver, kidney, or heart diseases.
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