Expert advice for Afoglip M Tablet ER
You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. Take it in addition to regular exercise and healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Afoglip M 500 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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Composition
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Metformin (500mg) + Teneligliptin (20mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Side Effects of Afoglip M are Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Headache, Nasal congestion, Sore throat, Respiratory tract infection, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea. |
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How to works
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How Afoglip M Tablet ER works
Afoglip M 500 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Teneligliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Teneligliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar. |
