Afoglip M, Metformin/ Teneligliptin

Metformin

Uses

Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How it Works

Metformin helps in allowing the body to make full use of the reduced amount of Insulin that occurs in type 2 diabetes patients. Insulin occurs naturally in the body's pancreas which helps to control the level of glucose(Sugars) in your blood, insufficient or inaffective insulin results in the condition called diabetes mellitus. Metformin helps in treatment of the type 2 diabetes.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Metformin may suffer from such side effects; Headache,
Bloating,
Flushing,
Changes in the nails,
Altered taste,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Loss of appetite,
A metallic taste in the mouth,
Nausea,
Vomiting

Teneligliptin

Uses

Teneligliptin is used for the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus.

How it Works

Teneligliptin is known as a Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, it helps increase the amount of insulin released by the pancreas, which in turn lowers the blood glucose levels. Teneligliptin has down positive results in glycemic control with minimal risk of side effects such as hypoglycemia and weight gain.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Teneligliptin may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Hypoglycaemia(minimal),
Upper respiratory tract infection,
Nasopharyngitis,
Constipation