Redia-M 500 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 Redia-M 500 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
Redia-M 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Redia-M 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Redia-M 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Redia-M 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended if you are taking this medicine. Use of this medicine is preferably not advised in patients with liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Redia-M 500mg+50mg Tablet
Introduction
Redia-M 500 is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having ... Show more
Uses of Redia-M 500
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Redia-M 500
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Trembling
Metallic taste
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Redia-M 500
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. Redia-M 500 is to be taken with food.
How Redia-M 500 works
Redia-M 500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increa ... Show more
Quick Tips
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Redia-M 500 may ... Show more
Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop s ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with or just after food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 DM
Adults: Based on the patient's current dose of Metformin, Combination of Vildagliptin & Metformin may be initiated at either 50 mg/5 ... Show more
Child Dose
Not recommended in patients <18 years of age
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
This combination should not be used in patients with renal failure or renal dysfunction, e.g. serum creatinine levels > 1.5 mg/dL ( ... Show more
Contraindication
This combination is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vildagliptin or Metformin Hydrochloride or to any of the excipients. It ... Show more
Mode of Action
Metformin: Biguanide; acts by decreasing endogenous hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensi ... Show more
Precaution
Lactic acidosis can occur due to Metformin accumulation. If metabolic acidosis is suspected, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should b ... Show more
Side Effect
Hypoglycaemia, delayed gastric emptying, nausea and vomiting. Flu-like symptoms, headache and dizziness may occur.
Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johns ... 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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