Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Vidakem Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar levels.
Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while using Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet. Alcohol consumption may lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet?
Before taking Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems, or swelling of the back of the eye. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman, let your doctor know. Share information about any prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you may be taking.
Can the use of Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. This is due to the presence of metformin in the medication, which interferes with vitamin B12 absorption from the stomach.
Can the use of Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feelings of anxiety or shakiness. This is more likely to occur when you miss meals, drink alcohol, over-exercise, take other antidiabetic medications concurrently with it, or delay your meal timings.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet?
Store this medication in its original container, tightly closed. Follow the storage instructions mentioned on the package or label provided. Do not dispose of the medicine improperly. Ensure it is inaccessible to pets, children, and other individuals.
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. Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Vedapride MP 2 mg/500 mg/15 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
