Metnil Plus 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Metnil Plus during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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.
CAUTION
Metnil Plus should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metnil Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Metnil Plus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metnil Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended if you are taking this medicine. Use of this medicine is preferably not advised in patients with liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Metnil Plus 850mg+50mg Tablet
Introduction
Metnil Plus is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having ...
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Uses of Metnil Plus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Metnil Plus
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Trembling
Metallic taste
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Metnil Plus
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. Metnil Plus is to be taken with food.
How Metnil Plus works
Metnil Plus is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increa...
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Quick Tips
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metnil Plus may...
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Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop s...
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Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with or just after food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 DM
Adults: Based on the patient's current dose of Metformin, Combination of Vildagliptin & Metformin may be initiated at either 50 mg/5...
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Child Dose
Not recommended in patients <18 years of age
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
This combination should not be used in patients with renal failure or renal dysfunction, e.g. serum creatinine levels > 1.5 mg/dL (...
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Contraindication
This combination is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vildagliptin or Metformin Hydrochloride or to any of the excipients. It...
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Mode of Action
Metformin: Biguanide; acts by decreasing endogenous hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensi...
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Precaution
Lactic acidosis can occur due to Metformin accumulation. If metabolic acidosis is suspected, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should b...
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Side Effect
Hypoglycaemia, delayed gastric emptying, nausea and vomiting. Flu-like symptoms, headache and dizziness may occur.
Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johns...
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Interaction
Additive effect w/ sulfonylureas. Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OC, sympathomimetics, niacin, Ca channel blockers and isoniazid...
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