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Glipizide 5mg + Metformin 800mg
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Uses of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Benefits
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitusTreatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body?s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body?s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glipizide and Metformin. Glipizide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glipizide and Metformin. Glipizide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet.UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION - Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.CAUTION - Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.CAUTION - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.CAUTION - Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if I forget to take it?
If you miss a dose of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.If you miss a dose of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet is a combination of Glipizide and Metformin used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It helps improve blood glucose levels in adults when combined with a proper diet and regular exercise. Glipizide increases insulin release from the pancreas, while Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and enhances insulin sensitivity. It is not for type 1 DM.
Yes, Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia, with symptoms such as nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and anxiety. Risk increases if meals are missed, alcohol is consumed, or if other antidiabetic medications are taken. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential, and it's advisable to carry glucose tablets or juice.
Yes, Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet can lead to lactic acidosis, a medical emergency due to high lactic acid levels in the blood. Known as MALA, it is rare and typically avoided in patients with kidney disease, the elderly, or those consuming large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms include muscle pain, dizziness, cold extremities, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and slow heart rate. Seek immediate medical attention if these occur.
Yes, long-term use of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency by interfering with its absorption. Untreated deficiency may result in anemia and nerve issues, leading to tingling, numbness, weakness, urinary problems, mental status changes, and balance difficulties. Annual Vitamin B12 supplementation is recommended.
Common side effects of Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet include hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Rare but serious side effects include lactic acidosis and long-term use may lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency.
No, combining Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet with alcohol is unsafe as it can lower blood sugar levels and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet should be avoided in individuals with known allergies to its components, moderate to severe kidney disease, or underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Store Bigunyl 5mg/800mg Tablet in its original container, tightly closed, and according to the instructions on the label. Dispose of unused medicine properly to prevent accidental consumption by pets or children.
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