EQUMET Combination Tablets HD [Brand Name]

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Active ingredient
Vildagliptin
Metformin Hydrochloride
Brand name medicine
EQUMET
Effects of this medicine
・This medicine inhibits the enzyme which degrades incretin, a hormone adjusting blood glucose levels, and promotes insulin secretion according to blood glucose levels. This medicine also suppresses production of glucose in the liver and promotes the use of glucose in the muscles, resulting in better blood sugar control.
・It is usually used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・In general, for adults, take 1 tablet at a time, twice a day (morning and evening).
・Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take a dose soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itches, rashes, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If you have a medical history of lactic acidosis.
・If you have renal/cardiovascular/lung/liver/pituitary gland/adrenal dysfunction, dehydration, gastrointestinal disorder, difficulty in oral intake, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic coma or precoma, type 1 diabetes mellitus, infection or injury.
・If you are prone to hypoxemia, on dialysis, in the pre-/post-operative period, malnourished, starved or debilitated.
・If you have had excessive alcohol consumption.
・If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
・Strictly follow diet and exercise therapy instructed by your doctor.
・Please note that dehydration or excessive alcohol intake is likely to increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
・This medicine may cause hypoglycemia. Pay attention when working at heights, driving a car or operating dangerous machinery.
・If you noticed any symptoms of hypoglycemia, take sufficient amounts of sugar (sugar, glucose, soft drinks, etc.). If you are taking the medicine concomitantly with an alfa-glucosidase inhibitors (medicines which delay absorption of sugar), ingest glucose in case of any hypoglycemic symptoms.
・For healthcare professional use only
Storage conditions and other information
・Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
・Discard the remaining medicine. Do not store. Ask your pharmacy or medical institution on how to discard the remainder.