Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Gliptagreat M 500 tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and vildagliptin or metformin alone are not effective. Gliptagreat M is an anti-diabetic medicine containing vil
dagliptin and metformin as active ingredients. This medicine acts by lowering the raised blood sugar levels. Take this medicine as directed by your treating doctor and for the specified duration as per your blood sugar level. Avoid missing a dose or consume it more than that prescribed. Gliptagreat M 500 tablet should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may result in increased blood sugar levels and complications such as harm to legs, eyesight, kidney and increase risk of infection. Thus, maintaining a healthy lifestyle by including exercise as well as dietary changes along with this medicine can help control your blood sugar levels.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹70.19 |
You Save | ₹11.43 (14% on MRP) |
Contains | Vildagliptin(50.0 Mg) + Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes |
Side effects | Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, trembling of hands and feet |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to vildagliptin or metformin or other ingredients of Gliptagreat M 500 tablet.
- If you have uncontrolled diabetes along with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid weight loss, lactic acidosis (symptoms include stomach pain, fast or rapid breathing, sleepiness).
- If you are in a diabetic coma due to a sudden rise or drop in blood sugar level.
- If you are an alcoholic or consume alcohol in excess regularly.
- If you have a pre-existing medical condition like kidney or liver disorder, heart disease, type 1 diabetes, etc.
- If you have infection or dehydration.
- If you are undergoing surgery or stressed.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach ache
- Trembling of hands and feet
Precautions and Warnings of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
- Gliptagreat M 500 tablet is known to cause low blood sugar levels, which impairs the driving ability.
- Always keep sugar, juice or a bar of chocolate in the car while driving. Avoid consuming sugar-free at such episodes.
- In case you experience the symptoms of low blood glucose levels like dizziness, drowsiness, vision disturbances and sweating, stop driving and have sugar/ juice.
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You suffer from problems with the liver or kidneys.
- You have uncontrolled diabetes.
- You have some infections.
- You have a planned surgery.
- You suffer from heart problems like irregular heartbeat, heart failure.
- You develop symptoms of lactic acidosis like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, fatigue, difficulty breathing.
- You notice symptoms like dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever.
- You have an irregular diet, habit of excessive alcohol intake, intense muscular movement.
- Gliptagreat M 500 tablet is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- It must be taken as directed by the doctor.
- Swallow as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It should be taken with or after having the meal. It would be best if you take it at the same time every day for optimal results.
- Avoid consuming it more than prescribed by the doctor.
Interactions of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way Gliptagreat M 500 tablet works or the medicine itself reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- If you are using other antidiabetic medicines, anti-hypertensive or heart medicine, painkillers, medicine for respiratory problems, etc.
Storage and disposal of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Dosage of Gliptagreat M 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of the Gliptagreat M 500 tablet?
Q: What diet I should follow?
- A diet must be high in fibre, low in fat with adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
- Maintain the meal timings and try to have 2-3 healthy snacks between meals like soups and salads.
- Diet must include boiled, steamed or baked food.
- Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil), less use of ghee and butter.
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water.
- Take fruit or low-calorie high fibre biscuits while travelling.
Q: What are other lifestyle modifications I must follow to manage diabetes?
- The disease is cured completely. You can control it. Here are a few simple tips to control diabetes.
- Plan the diet, consume a balanced diet.
- Limit carbohydrate and sugar intake.
- Exercise regularly.
- Monitor the blood glucose.
- Take the medicines on time and for the prescribed duration.
Q: Can I stop taking Gliptagreat M 500 tablet?
References
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- Eucreas 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 22 February 2022]
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