Overview
This medicine is a combined treatment for managing type 2 diabetes. It is generally used to help lower and control blood sugar levels in people whose blood sugar is not well controlled by diet, exercise, or a single diabetes medicine alone.
How It Works
- One component works by reducing the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood, slowing sugar absorption from the intestines, and improving the body’s response to insulin — helping cells use glucose more efficiently.
- The other component helps boost the body’s own insulin release when blood sugar rises (for example, after meals) and reduces production of a hormone that raises blood sugar. Together, they improve blood sugar control throughout the day.
Common Uses
- Managing elevated blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes
- When single‑agent therapy (e.g., one oral diabetes drug) is not enough to achieve target blood sugar levels
- Controlling both fasting and post‑meal (after eating) blood glucose
- As part of an overall treatment plan with diet and lifestyle modifications
Key Benefits
- Helps bring blood sugar into target range more effectively than a single medicine alone
- Addresses both fasting and post‑meal sugar control — offering more balanced glucose management
- Convenient — oral tablet, once‑daily dosing possible S
- May reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications associated with poor glucose control over time
Safety & Precautions
- Should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
- May cause common side effects such as mild stomach discomfort, nausea, or digestive changes (depending on individual tolerance).
- Not a substitute for healthy diet and regular physical activity; lifestyle changes remain important.
- Inform a healthcare professional if you have liver, kidney, or other serious health conditions before using.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight — keep out of reach of children.
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