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Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹347₹313

10% off
Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

Introduction to Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

It is a combination medication featuring Metformin and Evogliptin, used for managing high blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetes. 

Safety Advice for Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Use with caution; monitor kidney function regularly.

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Use with caution; monitor kidney function regularly.

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Avoid alcohol consumption. Seek your doctor's advice for personalized guidance and recommendations regarding consumption.

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It's safe to drive after taking this medication.

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Caution should be exercised in patients who are in their pregnancy. Tell your doctor about it.

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Avoid while breastfeeding; consult your doctor for alternative options and personalized advice on suitability.

How Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s works

Evogliptin increases insulin's effectiveness, reduces liver sugar production, and promotes its efficient use. Meanwhile, Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar absorption, and improving the body's sensitivity to insulin. The combination is effective in regulating blood sugar levels, facilitate a valuable tool in diabetes management.

How To Use Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

  • Take the prescribed dose following the schedule given by the doctor.
  • You can take this medicine with food.
  • Maintain a consistent time regularly to achieve optimal effects.

Special Precautions About Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

  • Report symptoms of hypoglycemia or lactic acidosis promptly.
  • Consistently check kidney function to identify any irregularities.

Benefits Of Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

  • Reduces fasting and post-meal sugar levels
  • Improve glycaemic control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side Effects Of Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Vomiting
  • Respiratory infection
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach ache
  • Headache

What If I Missed A Dose Of Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

  • If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered,
  • skip it if it's almost time for the next dose.

Health And Lifestyle

Include nutrient rich-foods to your diet, manage carbohydrate impact, avoid overeating. Limit consumption of sugary foods and beverages like sweets and processed snacks. Follow regular meal timing and stay hydrated.

Drug Interaction

  • Hormones (e.g. testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone)
  • Medicines to treat heart problems and high blood pressure (e.g. enalapril, perindopril)
  • Diuretics medicines (e.g. furosemide)
  • Steroid medicines ( e.g. prednisolone)
  • Antibiotic medicines (e.g. clarithromycin)

Drug Food Interaction

Disease Explanation

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Diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble managing the sugar (or glucose) in the blood, either because it doesn't produce enough insulin or the body becomes resistant to the insulin it does produce.

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Ashwani Singh

Master in Pharmacy

Content Updated on

Saturday, 31 August, 2024

Prescription Required

Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹347₹313

10% off
Valera M 5mg/500mg Tablet SR 15s

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