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Monotherapy: This medicine is used for treating type 2 diabetes (condition characterized by elevated glucose levels) that is inadequately controlled by metformin, diet and exercise.
Dual therapy: It is used for treating diabetes type 2 along with metformin or a glitazone when patients respond inadequately to diet changes, exercise and either metformin or glitazine, or in combination with sulphonylureas in patients contraindicated for metformin, and for patients that do not respond adequately to sulphonylureas alone.
Triple therapy: This medicine is used with metformin and a sulphonylureas or glitazone for treating diabetes 2 that is inadequately controlled by dual therapy.
With insulin: This medicine is used with or without metformin for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who respond inadequately to diet, exercise, and insulin.
The patients administered with this medicine may experience pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), allergic reactions, Stevens-Jhonson Syndrome (allergic reaction), Hypoglycemia (low glucose levels), bullous pemphigoid (large fluid-filled blisters), osteoarthritis (weak bones), upper respiratory tract infections, flatulence, swelling, and influenza (flu-like symptoms).
The patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (condition causing fat breakdown at an abnormal rate) and moderate to severe renal (kidney) impairment should avoid use of this medicine.
To manage your glucose levels, you can make several lifestyle changes such as:
It works by increasing the amount of insulin your body makes. Insulin in the hormone that is involved in glucose management in your body.
It begins working after approximately 2 weeks. However, you will see the maximum effects after 18-20 weeks.
Take it at one time every day. Please follow this same routine and continue to take it at the same time every day.
This medicine does not have any serious side effects when taken according to the doctor’s prescription, at the specified time. However, if you experience any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant females.
This medicine is not recommended for lactating females. 
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive. 
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine. 
Please use this medicine cautiously in the elderly. Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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