Uses of Gliclazide+Metformin+Voglibose

The combination of Gliclazide + Metformin + Voglibose is used to treat type II diabetes in patients where blood sugar level is not controlled with diet alone.

Therapeutic Category

Gliclazide+Metformin+Voglibose: Antidiabetics

How Gliclazide+Metformin+Voglibose works

Gliclazide, Metformin and Voglibose works effectively against diabetes. Gliclazide acts by stimulating the secretion of insulin (hormone that signals throughout the body to absorb the glucose and regulates the blood sugar level) through beta cell sulphonyl urea receptors. Metformin works by decreasing the glucose production in liver and increases the insulin sensitivity to absorb glucose. Voglibose inhibits the alpha glucosidases in the intestine and prevents the absorption of glucose from food thereby reducing the blood sugar level.

Common side effects of Gliclazide+Metformin+Voglibose

• nausea, vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• indigestion
• constipation
• altered taste sensation
• skin rashes, pale skin, redness, itching or hives
• anaemia, fever or sore throat, or develop bruising or bleeding
• signs of low sodium levels like whole body dizziness, fatigue, lethargy, weakness, or thirst

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• skin rash, angioedema (rapid swelling of tissues such as eyelids, face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat that may result in breathing difficulty)
• flu-like symptoms and rash on the face then an extended rash with a high temperature, rash progressing to widespread blistering or peeling of the skin
• symptoms of low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia) such as sweating, clammy skin, trembling, weakness, double vision, palpitations, confusion, headache, hunger, sleep disorders, feeling agitated, unable to concentrate, drowsiness, slowed reactions, depression, trouble seeing or speaking, numbness, dizziness, loss of self-control, sensing or seeing things that are not there, difficulty breathing, slowed or faster heartbeat, chest pain
• hepatitis or liver failure causing fatigue excessive tiredness, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, changes in liver enzymes, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes)
• lactic acidosis

Health Tips for Gliclazide+Metformin+Voglibose

• Follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results
• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels as advised by your healthcare provider
• Try to maintain regular meal times and avoid skipping meals. Eating at consistent intervals can help to stabilize blood sugar levels