Aptin M 850850mg+50mg
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aptin M 850. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Aptin M 850 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Aptin M 850 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Aptin M 850 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aptin M 850 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Aptin M 850 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aptin M 850 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Aptin M 850 is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious c... View More
Uses of Aptin M 850
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Aptin M 850
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Trembling
- Metallic taste
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Aptin M 850
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. Aptin M 850 is to be taken... View More
How Aptin M 850 works
Aptin M 850 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works b... View More
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- 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, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Aptin M 850 may cause a rar... View More
- Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such... View More
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with or just after food.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 DM Adults: Based on the patient's current dose of Metformin, Combination of Vildagliptin & Metformin may be initiated at either 50 mg/500... View More
Child Dose
Not recommended in patients <18 years of age
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: This combination should not be used in patients with renal failure or renal dysfunction, e.g. serum creatinine levels > 1.5 mg/dL (>1... View More
Contraindication
This combination is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vildagliptin or Metformin Hydrochloride or to any of the excipients. It i... View More
Mode of Action
Metformin: Biguanide; acts by decreasing endogenous hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensiti... View More
Precaution
Lactic acidosis can occur due to Metformin accumulation. If metabolic acidosis is suspected, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should be ... View More
Side Effect
Hypoglycaemia, delayed gastric emptying, nausea and vomiting. Flu-like symptoms, headache and dizziness may occur. Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson... View More
Interaction
Additive effect w/ sulfonylureas. Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OC, sympathomimetics, niacin, Ca channel blockers and isoniazid m... View More
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