Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid
Information about Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid
Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid Uses
Metformin+Alpha Lipoic Acid is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid works
Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Metformin and alpha lipoic acid which treat diabetic nerve disease. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body, and allows better use of existing insulin. Alpha lipoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid which has a protective effect of brain and nerve tissue.
Common side effects of Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid
Nausea1a, Taste change, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vertigo, Dizziness
Available Medicine for Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid
Benforce-MShield Health Care Pvt Ltd
₹1481 variant(s)
Metmin-AJenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹511 variant(s)
Ycyst MVIVO Life Science
₹1441 variant(s)
Metben PlusIcon Life Sciences
₹1371 variant(s)
Cystop-AMMC Healthcare Ltd
₹1401 variant(s)
Ovastic MBranko Pharmaceuticals
₹1201 variant(s)
Benquil MYurekha Laboratories
₹881 variant(s)
Expert advice for Metformin + Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Monitor your blood glucose level while taking this medicine.
- 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 hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.