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Voglitas, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The correct dosage of Voglitas depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Voglitas are Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Voglitas side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Voglitas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Voglitas is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Voglitas related warnings talks about Voglitas'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 Voglitas since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Voglitas have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Voglitas 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 Voglitas is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Voglitas 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 Voglitas safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Voglitas. If you are pregnant, do not take Voglitas without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Voglitas safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Voglitas. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Voglitas on the Kidneys?
Voglitas rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Voglitas on the Liver?
Effects of Voglitas on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Voglitas on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Voglitas on the heart have been reported.
Voglitas 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 Voglitas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voglitas habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Voglitas has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Voglitas as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Voglitas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Voglitas cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Voglitas
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Voglitas with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voglitas
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Voglitas and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Voglitas 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, Voglitas 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.
No, Voglitas does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by a patient who is taking this medicine. However, if you experience weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
Voglitas 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, Voglitas can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with voglibose. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is best to consult your doctor if you feel any unwanted effects.
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