Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet

Short Description

Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus by controlling high blood sugar levels after meals.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet should be taken just before a meal. The dose and frequency will be decided by your doctor to control your blood sugar levels. Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may increase your blood sugar levels and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is part of a treatment program that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine. Common side effects include flatulence (gas), stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine does not cause hypoglycemia by itself but can lead to low blood sugar levels when used with other diabetes medicines. Before taking it, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

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. Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects

Flatulence (gas) Stomach pain Loss of appetite Constipation Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Amiloride Atenolol Beclometasone Betamethasone

Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.

Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications. Continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet. Voglitime 0.2mg Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels and should be taken before meals. Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.