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Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

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About Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines can affect this one so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

How It Works

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines can affect this one so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet, 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.

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Composition of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

Uses of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key Benefits of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Side Effects of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet

Alcohol
UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet 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

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
UNSAFE

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
UNSAFE

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, liver, bladder, heart or pancreas. Tell your doctor if you ever had or have any risk factors for ketoacidosis (such as type 1 diabetes, changes in diet, reduced appetite or if you are going to have a surgery). Let your doctor know about all the other medicines or supplements you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet if you are planning to conceive, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe kidney problems or are on dialysis. Additionally, avoid taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet if you are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

No, Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet.

No, Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. Conditions like kidney problems may require dose modification.

Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.

Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.

If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.

If you miss a dose and it is less than 12 hours since the time of your dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is more than 12 hours since your missed dose, take Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet as per the regular schedule and skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose as it increases the risk of developing side effects.

Yes, it is safe to take Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Kombiglyze XR 5mg/500mg Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.

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