Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent heart disease.
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include genital infection, urinary tract infection, abnormal urination, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, weakness, indigestion, and headache. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include genital infection, urinary tract infection, abnormal urination, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, weakness, indigestion, and headache. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Uses of Vokanamet Tablet
Benefits of Vokanamet Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg 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. 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. This medicine will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease.
Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Side effects of Vokanamet Tablet
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
Common side effects of Vokanamet
- Genital infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Abnormal urination
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Weakness
- Indigestion
- Headache
How to use Vokanamet Tablet
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. Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vokanamet Tablet works
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines. Canagliflozin works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine. Metformin is also an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. This is how it helps to control the level of blood sugar in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is prescribed to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- Take Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet after you have eaten a meal or with a snack, as this will reduce the chance of an upset stomach.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, cold sweats, tremor, and anxiety.
- It is important for you to take care of the skin on your lower limbs and to report any sores or signs of infection to your doctor.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
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Patients taking Vokanamet 50mg/500mg Tablet
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Twice A Day
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Canagliflozin/metformin hydrochloride [package leaflet]. Latina, Italy: Janssen-Cilag SpA; 2014 [revised 18 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 21 Oct. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
Country of origin: United states
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