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Advog is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The optimal dosage of Advog is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Advog are Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Advog as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Advog are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Advog has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Advog related warnings talks about Advog's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy must refrain from the use of Advog since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Advog contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Advog with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Advog is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Advog is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Advog safe for pregnant women?
Advog shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Advog safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Advog. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Advog on the Kidneys?
Advog rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Advog on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Advog on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Advog on the Heart?
Advog has very mild side effects on the heart.
Advog should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Advog unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Advog habit forming or addictive?
Advog is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Advog since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Advog should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Advog is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Advog
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Advog together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Advog
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Advog with alcohol will be.
Advog is the brand name for voglibose. It is an oral antidiabetic drug that belongs to the class of medicine called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used in single or combined with other drugs to treat diabetes.
Yes, Advog can be taken with gliclazide. No harmful interactions are reported between them. However, It is best to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Advog can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that it causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which leads to night sweats. You need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly and talk to your doctor as your dose may need to be adjusted.
Yes, Advog can cause some sleep problems. The exact cause of sleep problems is still not clear. It is best to consult your doctor if you experience sleepiness after consuming medicine.
Advog should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277