Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Afoglip M 1000 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Afoglip M 1000 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Afoglip M 1000 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Afoglip M 1000 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Afoglip M 1000 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Afoglip M 1000 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Afoglip M may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Afoglip M, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Afoglip M should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Afoglip M on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet on the Liver?
Information about safety of Afoglip M for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Afoglip M 1000 Tablet on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Afoglip M on the heart, information on safety of Afoglip M for the heart is unavailable.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afoglip M 1000 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afoglip M 1000 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Afoglip M 1000 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Afoglip M 1000 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Afoglip M 1000 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afoglip M 1000 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Afoglip M 1000 Tablet.
Yes, Afoglip M can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Afoglip M has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Afoglip M and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Afoglip M can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Yes, Afoglip M can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Afoglip M causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Afoglip M may need to be adjusted.
Afoglip M contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
Yes, you can take Afoglip M with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Afoglip M and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
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