Voglinorm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The right dosage of Voglinorm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Voglinorm are Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Voglinorm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Voglinorm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Voglinorm is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Voglinorm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Voglinorm is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Voglinorm contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Voglinorm with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Voglinorm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Voglinorm 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Voglinorm is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Voglinorm safe for pregnant women?
Voglinorm can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Voglinorm safe during breastfeeding?
Voglinorm may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Voglinorm on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Voglinorm on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Voglinorm on the Liver?
Voglinorm may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Voglinorm on the Heart?
Voglinorm has very mild side effects on the heart.
Voglinorm 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 Voglinorm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voglinorm habit forming or addictive?
Voglinorm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Voglinorm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Voglinorm is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Voglinorm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Voglinorm
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Voglinorm, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voglinorm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Voglinorm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Voglinorm contain voglibose. It works by inhibiting the enzyme (alpha-glucosidase) that reduces the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates. Less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules. Hence in this way, Voglinorm reduces blood sugar levels.
Yes, Voglinorm 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.
Voglinorm 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.
Take Voglinorm as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Voglinorm 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.
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