Oxramet 10mg/1000mg Tablet XR 7s

Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s belongs to the class of antidiabetic drugs, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus with a proper diet and exercise. Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7 also lowers the risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with heart diseases. 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 to breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produces little or no insulin at all. Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes.

Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s is composed of two antidiabetic medicines, namely: Metformin and Dapagliflozin. Metformin belongs to the class of biguanides and manages blood sugar levels, particularly in obese patients. It exhibits a nonpancreatic effect to reduce blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. Dapagliflozin belongs to the class of gliflozins. It works by reducing blood sugar levels by eliminating excess sugars from the body through urine.

Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s 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 Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s, 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 Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s to decrease the risk of lactic acidosis. Oxramet XR 10/500 Tablet 7s is not recommended for use during the second or third trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding.