Refozid 100mg Tablet

Refozid 100mg Tablet is 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 (an organ behind the stomach) produces little or no insulin at all. Refozid 100mg Tablet is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes.

Refozid 100mg Tablet contains Remogliflozin Etabonate. It belongs to the class of gliflozins. 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 patients. Refozid 100mg Tablet also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases.

Take Refozid 100mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects of Refozid 100mg Tablet 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. 

Refozid 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence, it is advised to eat 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 Refozid 100mg Tablet, 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 the genitals. It is advised to avoid your alcohol intake while using Refozid 100mg Tablet. Refozid 100mg Tablet should be used only when prescribed by a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Refozid 100mg Tablet treats type 2 diabetes mellitus and contains Remogliflozin Etabonate. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine. Refozid 100mg Tablet also reduces the risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Refozid 100mg Tablet may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

• Nausea
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Low blood sugar levels
• Fungal infection in the genital area
• Increased thirst 

Inform your doctor if you take other antidiabetic drugs to adjust the dosage of Refozid 100mg Tablet accordingly. Do not abruptly stop taking Refozid 100mg Tablet midway if the doctor did not advise you. Refozid 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence it is advised to take healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercises. 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 genital yeast infection before taking Refozid 100mg Tablet. Refozid 100mg Tablet 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-Drug Interaction: Refozid 100mg Tablet 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 Refozid 100mg Tablet if you have any heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, low blood pressure, and yeast infection of the genitals.

• FLUCONAZOLE
• SILDENAFIL
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• PREGABALIN

• 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, and avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas. 

• It is advised to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

• Regular monitoring of kidney functioning is advised while using Refozid 100mg Tablet.

Diabetes mellitus, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is type 2 diabetes and 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.