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Walformin Tablet 10’S
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Introduction About WALFORMIN TABLET
WALFORMIN TABLET is used in the management of diabetes mellitus when dietary measures, physical exercise, and weight loss alone are not sufficient to control blood glucose. It is a combination of Gliclazide and Metformin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents.
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney disease, or liver failure. The use of WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. It is not known whether the medicine or its metabolites are excreted in breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking the medicine. WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Â
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, gastric pain, constipation, vomiting, metallic taste in the mouth, rash, pruritus, urticaria, erythema, and flushing. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
Uses Of WALFORMIN TABLET
- Used to manage type II diabetes mellitus
How WALFORMIN TABLET Works
WALFORMIN TABLET effectively controls blood glucose levels, where Gliclazide works by increasing the amount of insulin by stimulating the pancreas and helps to control blood glucose levels. Metformin works by decreasing the production of glucose in the liver, decreasing the intestinal absorption of glucose, increasing insulin sensitivity, and allowing better glucose uptake and utilization by the body.
How to use WALFORMIN TABLET
- Take WALFORMIN TABLET, preferably just before meals, during meals, or as advised by your physician
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition
Side Effects Of WALFORMIN TABLET
Common side effects of WALFORMIN TABLET:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- gastric pain
- constipation
- vomiting
- metallic taste in the mouth
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
The use of WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor
It is not known whether WALFORMIN TABLET or its metabolites are excreted in breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Do not drive or operate any machinery if you have increased sweating, a fast heartbeat, vision disorders or difficulty in concentration, dizziness, weakness, or blurred vision after taking WALFORMIN TABLET.
Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking WALFORMIN TABLET, as it may increase the risk of unwanted side effects.
Kidney
Contraindicated
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use if you have kidney disease.
Liver
Contraindicated
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use if you have liver failure.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take WALFORMIN TABLET if you are allergic to Gliclazide, Metformin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Lungs
Contraindicated
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Heart Disease
Contraindicated
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use if you have coronary heart disease, cardiac failure, or peripheral vascular disease.
Use In Pediatrics
Contraindicated
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
WALFORMIN TABLET should be used with caution only in elderly patients with normal kidney function.
Others
WALFORMIN TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have type 1 diabetes mellitus
- have severe ketosis and acidosis
- planned for surgery
- have severe trauma
- have severe infections
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking WALFORMIN TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, such as:
- Angiotensin enzyme inhibitors (Ex. captopril, enalapril)
- Antidiabetic agents (Ex. insulin, acarbose)
- Beta-blockers (Ex. metoprolol)
- Antifungal (Ex. Fluconazole)
- H2 blockers (Ex. cimetidine)
- Monoamine 2 oxidase inhibitors (Ex. selegiline)
- Sulphonamides (Ex. sulfasalazine)
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (Ex. ibuprofen)
- Estrogens or oral contraceptives (Ex. estradiol, levonorgestrel)
- Anticonvulsants (Ex. Phenytoin)
- Quinolones (Ex. ciprofloxacin)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more of WALFORMIN TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, hunger, nervousness, shaky feelings, drowsiness, confusion, perspiration, and palpitations.
Synopsis
| Drug | :Â Â | Gliclazide, Metformin |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Sulfonylureas, Biguanides |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | Type II diabetes mellitus      |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet |
| Weight | 11 g |
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