Komboglyze

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Mohamed Imran Lakhi Content Administrator GPhC: 2060586 Updated on: 08/06/2020 Next review: 08/12/2020

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Mohamed Imran Lakhi Content Administrator Updated on: 08/06/2020 Next review: 08/12/2020

What is Komboglyze?

Komboglyze is an oral anti-diabetic prescription-only medication and is one of several diabetic medications available for purchase online to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.

The two active ingredients are: Saxagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor), and metformin, a 'biguanide' medication. Komboglyze is effective for people whose diabetes cannot be effectively controlled by metformin alone.

To begin your order and buy Komboglyze online, just fill out our short medical form for our doctor to review.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes causes a high level of sugar (glucose) and interacts with the insulin hormone, produced by the pancreas. Insulin causes glucose in the bloodstream to be transferred into body cells, creating energy. Following food digestion, liver enzymes break down carbohydrates into sugars. The glucose levels of people with diabetes are ineffective or lacking.

Treating Diabetes

Too much glucose in the blood causes serious effects: heart disease, kidney damage/disease, nerve damage, hearing impairments, eye damage - even blindness and amputation. Usually type 2 diabetes affects overweight people with sedentary (inactive) lifestyles. A family history of type 2 diabetes increases the risk of development.

Therefore, it is imperative that the condition is diagnosed and treated as soon as possible, to reduce the risk of further complications. Your doctor will be able to determine the best course of treatment for you, which may include changes to your lifestyle, such as diet and fitness, as well as prescribed medicines.

Throughout your course of treatment, you will need regular check-ups with your doctor to ensure that the medicine is working effectively at reducing the amount of glucose in your blood. Your doctor will discuss annual kidney function tests.

How does Komboglyze work?

Komboglyze controls your blood sugar by increasing insulin levels after a meal. It also lowers glucose that the body makes. It helps to reduce your blood sugar, along with diet and exercise. Komboglyze may be taken alone, or with other anti-diabetics.

How do I take Komboglyze?

Always take as prescribed, along with any other anti-diabetic medications that may be prescribed. The dosage may vary and each tablet, normally taken twice daily, is to be swallowed whole with water, at the same time as your meal. Follow a healthy lifestyle, exercise and any specific dietary advice your medical practitioner has provided.

Side effects and cautions

All medicines can cause side effects, though they are not guaranteed. Being aware of the risks associated with the medicine you are taking is important when undergoing treatment. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the information presented in the patient information leaflet, which comes enclosed with your medicine, before you start taking it.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Being sick or indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Dizziness
• Flatulence
• Headache
• Infection of the upper airways
• Infection of your sinuses, sometimes with a feeling of pain or fullness behind your cheeks and eyes (sinusitis)
• Inflamed stomach (gastritis) or gut, sometimes caused by an infection (gastro-enteritis)
• Muscle pain (myalgia)
• Tiredness (fatigue)
• Urinary tract infection

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• Difficulties in getting or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
• Joint pain (arthralgia)

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. For more information regarding the safety of this medication, please read the enclosed patient information leaflet. You can read the patient information leaflet for Komboglyze online.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or breastfeeding. Speak to your doctor for further advice and information.

Other cautions

Always seek your doctor's advice before you buy Komboglyze online.

Never take Komboglyze past the expiry date printed on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month, for example "03/25" would be the 31st of March 2025.

Do not dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medication via general household or water waste. Take any unused, unwanted or expired medicine to your local pharmacy, who will be able to dispose of it safely on your behalf.

Always store medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.

Always take medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I forget to take Komboglyze when I should?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking your medicine as before. Never take more medicine to make up for the missed dose.

It is important to take the medicine at the same time each day.

What should I do if I take too much Komboglyze?

If you accidentally take too much Komboglyze, speak to a doctor immediately or go straight to a hospital, taking the medication pack with you.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Komboglyze?

Avoid large amounts of alcohol with Komboglyze, due to the risk of lactic acidosis.  Symptoms can include feeling sick, vomiting, stomach ache, muscle cramps, generally feeling unwell with extreme tiredness and breathing difficulties.

You may experience reduced heartbeat and body temperature. As lactic acidosis can lead to coma, immediate hospital treatment may be needed. Discontinue the medication and contact a doctor or hospital. Take the medication pack with you.

Will Komboglyze impact my ability to drive or operate machinery?

Komboglyze's ingredients have a negligible influence in this regard. Hypoglycaemia could affect your driving ability and working with machinery, and Komboglyze combined with other medications, such as insulin or Sulphonylurea, can cause hypoglycaemia.

Can I buy Komboglyze online?

Yes, you can safely buy Komboglyze online from a registered pharmacy, such as Prescription Doctor. To begin your order, simply fill out our short medical questionnaire and our doctor will review your order. If your order is approved before 3pm, our UK based pharmacy will dispense and dispatch your item via a next-day discreet delivery service.

Table of contents

What is Komboglyze?

How does Komboglyze work?

How do I take Komboglyze?

Side effects and cautions

Frequently asked questions