Manufacturers

USV Ltd

Salt Composition

Glibenclamide (2.5mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

Benefits

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. Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Description

Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effect of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

How To Use

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. Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : UNSAFE

Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR, 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.

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 tablet sr

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Tablet SR

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC

Primary Use

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Common Side Effect

Dizziness | Diarrhea | Nausea | Flatulence | Headache | Upper respiratory tract infection

Alcoholinteraction

UNSAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lactationinteraction

CAUTION

Drivinginteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kidneyinteraction

UNSAFE

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Arvind Vithal Gandhi Chowk, BSD Marg, Station Road, Govandi East, Mumbai - 400 088. , India.

Q A

Q. What is Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glibenclamide lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.| Q. What is type 2 diabetes?::: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is a condition in which the body is unable to make enough insulin, and the insulin produced by the body does not work well. When this happens, the glucose level in the blood rises and leads to serious medical problems. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes, if not treated properly, can cause long-term complications like neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), eye damage (retinopathy), foot problems and also a higher risk of developing heart diseases.| Q. What are the possible side effects of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: The use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effects like lactic acidosis. On long-term use, it can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.| Q. Can the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?::: Yes, the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always keep a quick source of sugar like glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.| Q. Can the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes, the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use as it interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated, it may cause anemia and nerve problems and the patient may feel a tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems, some researchers suggest an intake of Vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should not to be taken?::: The use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should also be avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.| Q. Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: No, it is not safe to take Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR along with alcohol, as it may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.| Q. What is Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glibenclamide lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.| Q. What is type 2 diabetes?::: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is a condition in which the body is unable to make enough insulin, and the insulin produced by the body does not work well. When this happens, the glucose level in the blood rises and leads to serious medical problems. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes, if not treated properly, can cause long-term complications like neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), eye damage (retinopathy), foot problems and also a higher risk of developing heart diseases.| Q. What are the possible side effects of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: The use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effects like lactic acidosis. On long-term use, it can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.| Q. Can the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?::: Yes, the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always keep a quick source of sugar like glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.| Q. Can the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes, the use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR can cause vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use as it interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated, it may cause anemia and nerve problems and the patient may feel a tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems, some researchers suggest an intake of Vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should not to be taken?::: The use of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should also be avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.| Q. Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: No, it is not safe to take Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR along with alcohol, as it may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Duotrol 2.5mg/500mg Tablet SR?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

How It Works

Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Marketer Details

USV Ltd | Arvind Vithal Gandhi Chowk, BSD Marg, Station Road, Govandi East, Mumbai - 400 088. , India.

Reference

Glyburide and Metformin HCl Tablets [FDA Prescribing information]. Princeton, NJ: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2013. [Accessed 28 Oct. 2021] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/021178s015lbl.pdf | Glyburide and Metformin HCl. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2009. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/021178s011lbl.pdf | Glyburide and Metformin HCl [Drug Label]. Princeton, NJ: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2013. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/021178s015lbl.pdf