Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER 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.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Urinary tract infection']

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Saxagliptin and Metformin. Saxagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Alcohol

Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER 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. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Caution Advised: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Not Safe: Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Not Safe: Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Doctor consultation is advised.

If a dose of Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 30�C

Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Chances of low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.� Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Zaglivia M 5mg/500mg Tablet ER may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

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