Remogliflozin Etabonate
About Remogliflozin Etabonate
Remogliflozin Etabonate 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. Remogliflozin Etabonate is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes.
Remogliflozin Etabonate 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. Remogliflozin Etabonate also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases.
Take Remogliflozin Etabonate as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects of Remogliflozin Etabonate 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.
Remogliflozin Etabonate 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 Remogliflozin Etabonate, 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 Remogliflozin Etabonate. Remogliflozin Etabonate should be used only when prescribed by a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Remogliflozin Etabonate
Medicinal Benefits
Remogliflozin Etabonate treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains Remogliflozin Etabonate. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Remogliflozin Etabonate also reduces the risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Remogliflozin Etabonate may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Directions for Use
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Side Effects of Remogliflozin Etabonate
- Nausea
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Low blood sugar levels
- Fungal infection in the genital area
- Increased thirst
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diabetes mellitus, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is type 2 diabetes and 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. This disease mainly occurs in people aged above 40 years but can also occur in childhood based on the risk factors. The treatment includes oral glucose-lowering medicines and insulin shots.
FAQs
Remogliflozin Etabonate contains an antidiabetic medicine, Remogliflozin Etabonate. It lowers the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus by eliminating excess sugars through urine and thus helps in glycaemic control in diabetic patients.
Remogliflozin Etabonate may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Remogliflozin Etabonate with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycaemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda.
Your doctor may advise Remogliflozin Etabonate with or without other medications to control your blood sugar levels. However, it is advised to maintain a proper diet and exercise to achieve the controlled blood sugar levels while using Remogliflozin Etabonate with or without other antidiabetic drugs.
Remogliflozin Etabonate should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems (asthma, obstructive lung disease), blood disorders (anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency), dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, pancreas problems/surgery, and yeast infection of genitals. Inform your doctor in advance if you have any other medical concerns.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
