Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilization of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER can be taken with or without food at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor, so don’t stop taking it without asking them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase your risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat, and upper respiratory tract infection. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.
Before taking Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine, as this may increase the risk of some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER is a medicine that helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from the body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes, as this reduces the risk of serious complications, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Taking Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for a healthy future.
Side effects of Oxramet-S Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oxramet-S
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Polyuria
Genital fungal infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Urinary tract infection
Headache
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Cough
How to use Oxramet-S Tablet ER
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. Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Oxramet-S Tablet ER works
Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. Metformin also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Sitagliptin helps control blood sugar levels by increasing substances (incretins) in the body that make the pancreas release more insulin. It also signals the liver to stop producing sugar (glucose) when there is too much sugar in the blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Oxramet-S Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Oxramet-S XR 500 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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