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Voglitab is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The correct dosage of Voglitab depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Voglitab include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Voglitab as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Voglitab normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Voglitab is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Voglitab related warnings talks about Voglitab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Voglitab can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Voglitab in conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Voglitab are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Voglitab may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Voglitab is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Voglitab 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 Voglitab safe for pregnant women?
Voglitab should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Voglitab safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Voglitab. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Voglitab on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Voglitab on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Voglitab on the Liver?
Voglitab may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Voglitab on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Voglitab on the heart have been reported.
Voglitab 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 Voglitab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voglitab habit forming or addictive?
Voglitab does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Voglitab does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Voglitab only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Voglitab is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Voglitab
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Voglitab, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voglitab
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Voglitab.
Voglitab 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, Voglitab reduces blood sugar levels.
Yes, Voglitab 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.
Voglitab itself does not cause alopecia ( hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Voglitab, type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Yes, Voglitab 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.
No, Voglitab 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.
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