Adpas 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adpas is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Adpas
SAFE
Adpas does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adpas is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adpas is recommended.
Use of Adpas is not recommended in patients undergoing dialysis.
CAUTION
Adpas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adpas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Adpas is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Adpas 15mg Tablet
Introduction
Adpas is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
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Uses of Adpas
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Adpas
Common
Weight gain
Blurred vision
Respiratory tract infection
Numbness
Bone fracture
How to use Adpas
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. Adpas may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Adpas works
Adpas is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
What if you forget to take Adpas?
If you miss a dose of Adpas, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Adpas helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Adpas.
Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Adpas. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of ap...
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Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: 15 mg once daily.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed.
Hepatic impairment: Moderate to severe: Avoid.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Type 1 diabetes mellitus, symptomatic or history of heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, childn <18 yr. Lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
I. Liver Enzyme must be monitored regularly
II. History of heart failure and MI should be verified
III. Incidence of bladder cancer should be veri...
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Side Effect
>10%
Edema when used in combination with sulfonylurea or insulin (<27%),Hypoglycemia (<27%),Upper respiratory infection (13%)
1-10%
Headache (9%)...
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Interaction
Increased risk of oedema w/ insulin, metformin and sulfonylureas. Increased plasma levels w/ gemfibrozil and ketoconazole. Decreased plasma levels w/ ...
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