Valera M 500mg Tablet

Short Description

Valera M 500 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Valera M 500 Tablet SR 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 and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It helps to control your blood sugar levels and helps 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.

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. Valera M 500 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Upset stomach Headache Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) if used with other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea

Alcohol Warning

You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, or problems with your pancreas.

Evogliptin and Metformin are antidiabetic medications. Evogliptin works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and post-meal sugar levels. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Take Valera M 500 Tablet SR after you have eaten a meal or with a snack Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms It is important for you to take care of the skin on your lower limbs and to report any sores or signs of infection to your doctor Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine