Gemigliptin + Metformin

Uses

How Metformin and Gemigliptin Work Metformin and Gemigliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medications: Metformin and Gemigliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide) that lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Gemigliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor that enhances the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreases the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This combination reduces both fasting and post-meal sugar levels, providing better control of blood sugar.

How it Works

Common side effects of Metformin and Gemigliptin include headache, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, nasal congestion, respiratory tract infection, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylurea, diarrhea, and sore throat.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar more effectively than metformin alone.
Take it in conjunction with regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower blood sugar levels.
The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower compared to other diabetes medications.
Take this medication with food to reduce the risk of an upset stomach.
Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medication.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Deep or rapid breathing
- Persistent nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
Metformin + Gemigliptin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.