Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet
Veritaz Healthcare Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
48.28

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Type 2 diabetes

COMPOSITION:
Glibenclamide (2.5mg) + Metformin (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

UNSAFE
Kidney
UNSAFE

Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg 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.

Glibenclamide+Metformin   2.5mg + 400mg

Uses of Cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is used in the treatment of appetite stimulant and allergic disorders.

Uses of Sugatrol Tablet
Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How to use Cyproheptadine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Appecare Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How to use Sugatrol 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. Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

How Appecare Syrup works
Cyproheptadine is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

How Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet works
Sugatrol 2.5 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. Glibenclamide 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.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness.

Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Altered taste, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection.

Expert advice for Cyproheptadine
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Cyproheptadine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is cyproheptadine used to gain weight/for headaches?
No, cyproheptadine is used for treatment of allergies. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Is cyproheptadine a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?
Cyproheptadine is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic effects. It is not a narcotic/steroid

Q. Is cyproheptadine over the counter?
No, it is available with doctor's prescription only

Q. Is cyproheptadine safe?
It is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take cyproheptadine with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?
Yes, but Benadryl contains some amount of antihistaminic drug which may alter the effects of cyproheptadine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does cyproheptadine get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?
Cyproheptadine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects

Q. Does cyproheptadine affect birth control?
No, it does not affect birth control. Patient should follow the advice of doctor before its use

Q. Does cyproheptadine have codeine/acetaminophen in it?
No, it does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.