Aromet-2 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aromet-2 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Aromet-2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aromet-2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aromet-2 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Aromet-2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aromet-2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Aromet-2 is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Aromet-2 500mg+2mg Tablet
Introduction
Aromet-2 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 utilisation of insulin, thereby ... Show more
Uses of Aromet-2
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Aromet-2
Common
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Taste change
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Edema (swelling)
Weight gain
Bone fracture
Blurred vision
Respiratory tract infection
How to use Aromet-2
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. Aromet-2 is to be taken with food.
How Aromet-2 works
Aromet-2 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Rosiglitazone and Metformin. Rosiglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering sugar production in ... Show more
Quick Tips
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, trem ... Show more
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or ... Show more
Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 Diabetes
The recommended starting dose of Rosiglitazone/Metformin is 2 mg/500 mg once or twice daily.
HbA1c >11% or fasting plasma g ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Obtain eGFR before starting metformin
eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Contraindicated
eGFR 30-45 mL/min/1.73 m²: Not recommended to initi ... Show more
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in patients with renal disease or renal dysfunction (e.g., as suggested by serum creatinine levels .1.5 mg/dl (males), 1.4 mg/dl ... Show more
Mode of Action
Rosiglitazone: Lowers glucose by improving target cell response to insulin without increasing pancreatic cell secretion; activates nuclear peroxisome ... Show more
Precaution
Rosiglitazone: should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes. This should be used with caution in patients with edema. Dose-related weight gain ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Edema (6% to 25% ),Upper respiratory infections (16-20%),Diarrhea (12.7% to 14%),Hypoglycemia (12% )
1-10%
Anemia (4% to 7%),Fatigue (6%),He ... Show more
Interaction
Additive effect w/ sulfonylureas. Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OC, sympathomimetics, niacin, Ca channel blockers and isoniazid ... Show more
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