Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR
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Introduction of Zucapride-M Tablet SR
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR 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.
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR1 and Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR2.
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR1 and Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR2.
Uses of Zucapride-M Tablet SR
Benefits of Zucapride-M Tablet SR
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR 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 Zucapride-M Tablet SR
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 Zucapride-M
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Genital fungal infection
How to use Zucapride-M Tablet SR
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. Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR 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
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Zucapride-M Tablet SR
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
- It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure or other cardiovascular events.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- Zucapride-M 500 Tablet SR can cause urinary tract infection. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and practice good genital hygiene.
- It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you to urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- It can 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 symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Patient concerns
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