Volga Trio, Glimepiride/ Metformin/ Voglibose

Name: Volga Trio, Glimepiride/ Metformin/ Voglibose
Brand: Volga Trio
SKU: 4046

Volga Trio is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Volga Trio works as a sulfonylurea to increase the production of insulin by the pancreas which also works to lower blood glucose levels. Volga Trio also works to lower glucose production in the liver and delays glucose production from the intestine.

US Brand Name

Volga Trio

Generic Name

Glimepiride/ Metformin/ Voglibose

Other Brand Name

Volga Trio

Packing

Manufacturer

Ajanta Pharma

Form

Tablets

Strength

Glimepiride 1 mg / Metformin 500 mg / Voglibose 0.2 mg, Glimepiride 2 mg / Metformin 500 mg / Voglibose 0.2 mg

Glimepiride 1 mg / Metformin 500 mg / Voglibose 0.2 mg 10 tablets (SR) USD $5.77

Glimepiride 2 mg / Metformin 500 mg / Voglibose 0.2 mg 10 tablets (SR) USD $7.31

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

Glimepiride　

Uses

Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus)

How it Works

Glimepiride works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Insulin helps to control the levels of Glucose (Sugar) in your blood. Insufficient or ineffective insulin causes type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride works when diet and exercise alone fail to control abnormally high levels of blood sugar.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Glimepiride may suffer from such side effects;

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level),
Nausea,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Anemia and other blood disorders,
Blurred vision,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Itching,
Liver problems and jaundice,
Muscle weakness,
Nausea,
Sensitivity to light,
Skin rash and eruptions,
Stomach and intestinal pain,
Vomiting.

Voglibose

Uses

Voglibose is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How it Works

Voglibose gets activated in the small intestine. Voglibose works to inhibit enzymes which are responsible for the breakdown of complex sugar into simple sugars such as glucose. this then slows the digestion of sugar in the intestines and primarily lowers the post-meal rise in blood sugar levels.