VOLGA R 0.2/0.5 Tablet

VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET is a combination of Repaglinide and Voglibose which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-diabetic agents. VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET is used as an adjunct (to diet and exercise) to manage type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in patients to help control blood sugar level.           

VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Repaglinide, and/or Voglibose. It is also not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (serious complication of diabetes), severe infection (before/after an operation), gastrointestinal obstruction (bowel obstruction), and/or moderate to severe liver disease.

Before taking VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are scheduled for a major surgery, and/or have severe illness, fever, trauma, infection, chronic intestinal disease, kidney problems (such as mild/moderate/severe renal impairment).

VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET is not indicated for use in children & adolescents (aged below 18 years) and in elders (aged above 75 years). Consult and inform your doctor before taking the medicine.

The most common side effects of taking VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET are hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), abdominal pain/discomfort, diarrhoea, headache, fever, muscle pain, and/or tenderness. Consult and inform your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

USES OF VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET

• Adjunct to diet and exercise to manage type-2 diabetes mellitus in affected individuals

HOW VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET WORKS

VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET is a combination of Repaglinide and Voglibose where Repaglinide increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and Voglibose inhibits the action of α-glucosidase (an intestinal enzyme responsible for breaking down complex sugars into simple sugars) which results in lowering the blood glucose level and thus helps to manage type-2 diabetes mellitus in affected individuals.   

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF VOLGA R 0.5/0.2 TABLET

COMMON

• signs of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) such as rapid heart rate, shaking, sweating
• abdominal pain/discomfort, diarrhoea
• signs of gastritis (inflammation of stomach) such as upper abdomen pain, nausea, vomiting
• swelling of face/arms/legs
• headache, fever
• sore throat
• sinusitis (sinus inflammation)
• signs of hypertriglyceridaemia (high level of fat blood) such as stomach pain, confusion, and/or memory loss
• muscle pain and tenderness
• periarthritis (swelling around joints)

RARE

• acute coronary syndrome
• anaemia
• thrombocytopenia (low platelet level)
• leucopoenia (low level of white blood cells in blood)

Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of an anaphylactic reaction (life-threatening allergic reaction) such as swelling, difficulty in breathing, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy, and/or sweating
• signs of hypersensitivity reaction of skin such as erythema, itching, rashes, and/or itchy welts