Mage 1mg Tablet

Short Description

Mage 1mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, often prescribed with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Mage 1mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor. Take Mage 1mg Tablet 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 this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are taking. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

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. Mage 1mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) Abdominal pain Inflammation of sinus Joint pain Back pain Nausea Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mage 1mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Mage 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Mage 1mg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Bezafibrate Fenofibrate Gemfibrozil Trimethoprim

Mage 1mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

For best results, take Mage 1mg Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. Continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Mage 1mg Tablet. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Mage 1mg Tablet affects you. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.