Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Composition of Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet contains Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.3mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea + Biguanide + Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) when blood sugar is not adequately controlled with diet/exercise and single/dual oral therapy; helps control both fasting and post-meal blood glucose.

Key benefits

• Controls fasting blood glucose
• Reduces post-meal glucose spikes
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Helps achieve better HbA1c control
• Combination therapy may reduce pill burden

How Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from the pancreas. Metformin (a biguanide) reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. Voglibose (an alpha‑glucosidase inhibitor) slows carbohydrate digestion/absorption in the intestine, reducing post‑meal glucose spikes.

How to take Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with/after food (commonly with the main meal) to reduce stomach upset and low sugar risk; swallow whole with water. Do not skip meals; monitor blood glucose as advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Azulix MV 1mg/500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. It may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Most side effects of Azulix Mv 1/0.2 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• bloating
• loss of appetite
• headache
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antidiabetic. Risk of hypoglycaemia (higher if meals are skipped, with excess exercise, alcohol, or other antidiabetics); carry glucose/sugar. Metformin can rarely cause lactic acidosis—seek urgent care for severe weakness, muscle pain, breathing difficulty, abdominal discomfort, or drowsiness; avoid in severe kidney impairment and use caution in liver disease/heart failure. Temporarily stop metformin before/after iodinated contrast studies and major surgery as advised. Voglibose may cause gas/diarrhoea; use caution in inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, or chronic intestinal disorders. Regular monitoring of kidney function, HbA1c, and vitamin B12 (long-term metformin) is advised.

Do not take Azulix Mv 1/0.2 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases hypoglycaemia and lactic acidosis risk), insulin/other antidiabetics (additive hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics (may raise glucose), ACE inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia risk), quinolones (may affect glucose), cimetidine and other OCT2/MATE inhibitors (may increase metformin levels), iodinated contrast media (lactic acidosis risk), salicylates/NSAIDs (may increase hypoglycaemia risk)

How to store Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack; keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Azulix Mv 1/0.2 Tablet

Azulix MV 1mg/500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice). Individuals with severe renal or hepatic impairment should not take Azulix MV 1mg/500mg/0.3mg Tablet SR. This medicine works best when used along with proper diet and exercise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea + Biguanide + Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor