Remogliflozin
About
Remogliflozin belongs to the class of antidiabetic drugs, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas produces little or no insulin at all. Remogliflozin is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes.
Remogliflozin contains Remogliflozin. It is a sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitor and works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Thus, it helps improve glycaemic control (control of glucose levels) in diabetic patients. Remogliflozin also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases.
Take Remogliflozin as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects of Remogliflozin include nausea, frequent urge to urinate, low blood sugar levels, fungal infection in the genital area, and increased thirst. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Remogliflozin may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence it is advised to take healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercise. Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Before starting Remogliflozin, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, and yeast infection of genitals. It is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using Remogliflozin. Remogliflozin should be used only when prescribed by a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Remogliflozin
Medicinal Benefits
Remogliflozin treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains Remogliflozin. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Remogliflozin also reduces the risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Remogliflozin may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Remogliflozin
- Nausea
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Low blood sugar levels
- Fungal infection in the genital area
- Increased thirst
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you take other antidiabetic drugs so that your doctor may adjust the dosage of Remogliflozin accordingly. Do not abruptly stop taking Remogliflozin midway if the doctor did not advise you. Remogliflozin may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence it is advised to take healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercise. Brief your medical history to doctor if you have any heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems (asthma, obstructive lung diseases), blood problems like anaemia (lack of blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency, pancreas problems/surgery, dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, and yeast infection of genitals before taking Remogliflozin. Remogliflozin should be used only when prescribed by a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise alternate medications to control your diabetic condition in such cases.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Remogliflozin may interact with antibiotics (Fluconazole), drugs treating impotence (Sildenafil), antidiabetics (Glimepiride), and anticonvulsants (Pregabalin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake since it may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Tell your doctor before taking Remogliflozin if you have any heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, and yeast infection of genitals.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advised to avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the risk of developing low blood sugar levels.
Pregnancy
cautionGliflozins are usually not recommended during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Your doctor may suggest other medications to control your blood sugar levels. Please consult your doctor before starting Remogliflozin if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited information on how Remogliflozin affects breastfeeding. Please seek medical advice for further information.
Driving
cautionYour driving ability may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will prescribe Remogliflozin only if the benefit outweighs the risk.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will prescribe Remogliflozin only if the benefit outweighs the risk.
Children
cautionYour child’s doctor will decide whether to give Remogliflozin to children or not
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include Vitamin B1 rich foods like beans, legumes, dairy products (such as yoghurt), eggs, meat, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds, thiamine-enriched breakfast cereals, and whole grains in your diet.
- Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.
- Eat at regular intervals.
- Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.
- Your doctor also guides you on noticing and managing the early symptoms of high/low blood sugar levels.
- Gastrointestinal side effects can be managed with simple modifications in your lifestyle. These include cutting down on sugars and fatty foods, avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas.
Special Advise
- It is advised to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Regular monitoring of kidney functioning is advised while using Remogliflozin.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diabetes mellitus: It is also known as adult-onset diabetes, a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produce little or no insulin at all. This disease mainly occurs in people aged above 40 years but can also occur in childhood based on the risk factors. The treatment includes oral glucose-lowering medicines and insulin shots.
FAQs
Remogliflozin contains an antidiabetic medicine, Remogliflozin. It lowers the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus by eliminating excess sugars through urine and thus helps in glycaemic control in diabetic patients.
Remogliflozin may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Remogliflozin with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycaemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda.
Remogliflozin should be taken with other anti-diabetic medicines only if advised by the doctor. Your doctor may advise Remogliflozin with or without other medications to control your blood sugar levels. However, it is advised to maintain a proper diet and exercise to achieve the controlled blood sugar levels while using Remogliflozin with or without other antidiabetic drugs.
Remogliflozin should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems (asthma, obstructive lung disease), blood disorders (anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency), dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, pancreas problems/surgery, and yeast infection of genitals. Inform your doctor in advance if you have any other medical concerns.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
