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Voglow is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Voglow. 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.
Common side effects of Voglow include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Voglow have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Voglow 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.
It is also important to note that Voglow has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Voglow's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Voglow related warnings section.
Voglow is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Voglow have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Voglow may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Voglow, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Voglow 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 Voglow is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Voglow safe for pregnant women?
Voglow has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Voglow without medical advice.
Is the use of Voglow safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Voglow. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Voglow on the Kidneys?
Voglow rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Voglow on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Voglow on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Voglow on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Voglow on the heart have been reported.
Voglow 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 Voglow unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voglow habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Voglow.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Voglow will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Voglow only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Voglow is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Voglow
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Voglow, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voglow
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Voglow.
Voglow 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.
Voglow itself does not cause alopecia ( hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Voglow, type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Yes, Voglow 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.
Yes, Voglow 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, Voglow 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277
