Kombiglyze 5/1000mg Tablets 28’s

Kombiglyze 5/1000 mg contains Saxagliptin 5 mg and Metformin 1000 mg which is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Saxagliptin is one of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and post meal sugar levels. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.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. Kombiglyze 5 mg/1000 mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Kombiglyze 5 mg/1000 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.Precautions:Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms. Kombiglyze 5 mg/1000 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Kombiglyze 5 mg/1000 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney and liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.