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Voglitor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Voglitor. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Voglitor also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Voglitor have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Voglitor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Voglitor is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Voglitor related warnings talks about Voglitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Voglitor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Voglitor in conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Voglitor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Voglitor with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Voglitor is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Voglitor 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Voglitor is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Voglitor safe for pregnant women?
Voglitor can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Voglitor safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Voglitor may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Voglitor should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Voglitor on the Kidneys?
Voglitor rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Voglitor on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Voglitor on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Voglitor on the Heart?
Voglitor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Voglitor 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 Voglitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voglitor habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Voglitor has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Voglitor since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Voglitor should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Voglitor is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Voglitor
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Voglitor with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voglitor
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Voglitor with alcohol will be.
Yes, Voglitor 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, Voglitor 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.
Yes, Voglitor is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Take Voglitor 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.
Yes, Voglitor 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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