Volibo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The correct dosage of Volibo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Volibo include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Volibo have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Volibo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Volibo has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Volibo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Volibo related warnings section.
Volibo 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 Volibo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Volibo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Volibo is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Volibo 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 Volibo is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Volibo safe for pregnant women?
Volibo shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Volibo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Volibo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Volibo on the Kidneys?
Volibo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Volibo on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Volibo on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Volibo on the Heart?
Volibo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Volibo 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 Volibo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Volibo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Volibo.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Volibo does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Volibo only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Volibo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Volibo
There is no information on the effects of taking Volibo with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Volibo
Information about the interaction of Volibo and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Volibo 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, Volibo 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.
Volibo 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.
Yes, Volibo 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.
Take Volibo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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