Antidiabetic Agents
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How it works
- Metformin is an oral antidiabetic agent lowers sugar and helps insulin work better, thereby helps control blood sugar levels
- Gliclazide is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) stimulates the pancreas, which helps in more insulin secretion
When to Use
Type 2 diabetes
Composition
Metformin - 500 MG
Gliclazide - 80 MG
Common Side Effects
- Low blood sugar signs include, anger, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating
- Belly pain
- Not hungry
- Upset stomach or throwing up
- Bad taste in your mouth
- Too much acid in the blood (lactic acidosis) may rarely happen
- Loose stools (diarrhea)
- Weight gain