Food & Alcohol Interaction Protocol
How diet impacts this medicine's absorption and efficacy
Alcohol, High-fat meals may delay absorption
Increased risk of lactic acidosis with metformin; avoid excessive alcohol.
What is this Medicine Used For?
Primary clinical indications and therapeutic purpose
Type 2 diabetes mellitus as adjunct to diet and exercise, especially when monotherapy with metformin or sitagliptin is inadequate.
Known Side Effects & Cautions
Common symptoms to monitor while taking this drug
["Nausea","Diarrhea","Abdominal pain","Headache","Upper respiratory tract infection"]
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