Refozid 100mg Tablet belongs to the class of antidiabetic drugs, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produce little or no insulin at all. Refozid 100mg Tablet is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes.
Refozid 100mg Tablet contains Remogliflozin Etabonate. It belongs to the class of gliflozins. It is a sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitor and works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Thus, it helps improve the glycaemic control (control of glucose levels) in patients. Refozid 100mg Tablet also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases.
Take Refozid 100mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects of Refozid 100mg Tablet include nausea, frequent urge to urinate, low blood sugar levels, fungal infection in the genital area, and increased thirst. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Refozid 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence it advised to take healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercises. Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Before starting Refozid 100mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, and yeast infection of genitals. It is advised to avoid your alcohol intake while using Refozid 100mg Tablet. Refozid 100mg Tablet should be used only when prescribed by a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.