Food & Alcohol Interaction Protocol
How diet impacts this medicine's absorption and efficacy
High-carbohydrate meals may increase gastrointestinal side effects; should be taken with first bite of meal.
Alcohol may increase risk of hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic agents.
What is this Medicine Used For?
Primary clinical indications and therapeutic purpose
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as monotherapy or adjunct to diet/exercise), Postprandial hyperglycemia
Known Side Effects & Cautions
Common symptoms to monitor while taking this drug
["Flatulence","Diarrhea","Abdominal distension","Borborygmi"]
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