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Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

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Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets Description

The composition of Valera-M consists of 2 antidiabetic medications evogliptin and metformin hydrochloride that belong to the gliptins or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 and biguanides class of medications, re

spectively.

Product Summary

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Contains	Evogliptin(5.0 Mg) + Metformin(1000.0 Mg)
Uses	Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects	Gas in the abdomen, burning in the chest, diarrhea, itching on the skin, irritation in the nose and throat
Therapy	ANTI-DIABETIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Contraindications of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Allergy to the ingredients
Complications of diabetes such as diabetic coma and ketoacidosis
Severe infections that develop before and after the surgery
Complications related to kidneys such as failure, malfunction
Decrease in the oxygen concentration in the blood due to problems related to heart, lungs and excessive loss of blood
Diseases of the liver, toxic effects of alcohol, chronic alcohol intake

Side effects of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Low sugar level in the blood (trembling of the body, confusion, excessive hunger, abnormal sweating)
Nausea
Flatulence
Burning in chest
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Irritation in nose, throat, and skin
Lactic acidosis (weakness, joint pains, muscle aches, drowsiness, pain in the abdomen)

Precautions and Warnings of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Valera-M during pregnancy?

There is no data available to show that the effects of Valera M during pregnancy in human beings. However, research studies show that evogleptin was is detected in the blood of young ones of animals that were used for the study. Hence this medicine should not be prescribed to pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Valera-M while breastfeeding?

There are no studies conducted on human beings but animal studies show the presence of evogliptin in milk. Various studies show that metformin is detected in the milk of breastfeeding mothers and in the blood of breastfed infants. Caution is necessary when prescribing Valera M for breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Valera-M?

There is no information available regarding the effects of this medicine affecting the ability to drive a vehicle or while using machines. However, with a potential risk of low blood sugar due to this medicine, it is advisable to be careful while driving and seek medical help in case you develop symptoms of low sugar in the blood.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Valera-M?

Since alcohol lowers the sugar in the blood and increases the risk of lactic acidosis, it is recommended to avoid alcohol along with this nedicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have planned for a surgery or a scan that involves injecting iodine-containing dye into the body
You have an abnormality in calcium and Vitamin B12 absorption
You have allergy to any of the components of Valera M
You have hypoglycaemia or lactic acidosis
You have pancreatitis or kidney disease
You have severe liver disease
You have heart conditions that reduce oxygen level in blood e.g. valve disorders, etc.

Mode of Action of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

How Does It Work?

Evogliptin controls the secretion of insulin and prevents the rise in blood sugar after meals. Metformin decreases the production of sugar from the liver and decreases the absorption of sugar in the i...

Directions for Use of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Valera-M is taken in the dose as prescribed by the treating doctor. It is usually taken once a day preferably at the same time every day. The medicine is taken along with food to minimize the side eff...
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The health condition of the elderly people prescribed with this medicine should be monitored regularly as there is a possibility of decreased normal body functions related to kidneys and gastrointesti...
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Interactions of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

Valera M given with nifedipine increases the absorption of metformin
Cationic medicines like cimetidine and digoxin have the potential to compete with metformin in kidneys and affect excretion rates
Thiazides, certain diuretics, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, estrogens, steroids, thyroid products, nicotinic acid and some other medicines have the risk of increasing blood sugar levels

Storage and disposal of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

The medicine is stored in a dry area that is away from direct exposure to sunlight in a tightly closed container at a temperature below 30 degrees celsius. The unused medicine should be disposed off a...

Dosage of Valera M 5/1000mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Overdose

Overdose of metformin over 50grams has resulted in symptoms of lactic acidosis which include rapid breathing, reduced blood pressure, decreased body temperature, severe pain in the abdomen, confusion ...

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose once you remember it and continue with the usual schedule. Avoid taking an extra dose of Valera-M to cover up the compromised dose.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Shatrugan Ganpatrao

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Balasaheb Darade

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take insulin with Valera-M?

A: Medications that are used to secrete insulin or insulin injections increase the risk of low sugar levels in blood i.e. hypoglycemia when taken with metformin. Hence it is better to inform the treating doctor if you are on insulin injections before starting this medicine.

Q: Does Valera-M have an effect on fertility?

A: Studies on human beings have not been conducted to observe the effects of Valera-M on fertility. However, studies carried out on animals do not show the harmful effects of high doses of evogliptin and metformin affecting the fertility in both the genders in rats and mice.

Q: Can Valera-M cause cancer?

A: Since no studies were performed on humans there is no data available that show the role of Valera-M in causing cancer. Results from animal studies do not show cancer.

References

Product Details

Brand

VALERA

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

30/01/2026

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