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Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

by Boehringer Ingelheim

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Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

Introduction to Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels

  • This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • It helps in using the insulin properly, thereby alleviating the blood sugar level.
  • Common side effects are generally mild and temporary, but if persistent, consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
  • Monitoring blood glucose regularly, assessing kidney function, and watching for signs of lactic acidosis (muscle pain, respiratory distress), are crucial precautions. 

Safety Advice for Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s.

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Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies conducted so far have shown harmful effects of medicine on developing baby while limited human studies have conducted. Before prescribing it; doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits associated with it.

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Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies conducted revealed that the drug can pass through the breastmilk and can harm the baby.

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It is not known whether Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s alters the ability to drive. Avoid driving if you experience symtpoms that impact driving ability.

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Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment for the medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor. Use of Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease or in dialysis.

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Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s is recommended. However, avoid the use if having severe hepatic impairment.

How Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s works

Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Empagliflozin and Linagliptin. Empagliflozin acts by eliminating excess glucose from the body through urine. Linagliptin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

How To Use Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

  • It can be taken before or after food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
  • Terminating the medicine without consulting a doctor can be harmful.
  • Follow your healthcare professional's guidance on dose and duration.
  • Strict adherence to the prescribed dose and treatment duration is essential for effectiveness.

Special Precautions About Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

  • Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics).
  • Control alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it may pose some life-threatening risk.
  • Blood sugar levels should be monitored reguarly while using this medicine.

Benefits Of Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

  • In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Reduces the risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.

Side Effects Of Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

  • Urinary tract infection
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Cough
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Genital fungal infection

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

Take the missed dose when you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missed one. Avoid doubling up to compensate for a missed dose.

Drug Interaction

  • Drugs used to reduce blood pressure.

Drug Food Interaction

  • Sugary food items
  • Over proceseed food
  • Saturated food

Disease Explanation

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Diabetes Mellitus type 2 - Either the body stops producing enough insulin, or there is resistance to insulin action.

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Rakshita Garg

Content Updated on

Friday, 17 May, 2024

Prescription Required

Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

by Boehringer Ingelheim

₹788₹710

10% off
Glyxambi 10mg/5mg Tablet 10s

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