Yulina 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Yulina 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Yulina 5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food.
The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of this medicine is hypoglycemia. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, and fainting) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. It may also cause nasopharyngitis in some people. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Yulina 5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food.
The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of this medicine is hypoglycemia. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, and fainting) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. It may also cause nasopharyngitis in some people. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses of Yulina Tablet
Side effects of Yulina Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Yulina
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Cough
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How to use Yulina Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Yulina 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Yulina Tablet works
Yulina 5mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Yulina 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Yulina 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Yulina 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Yulina 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Yulina 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Yulina 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, Yulina 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
However, Yulina 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those on dialysis.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Yulina 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Yulina 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Yulina 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
However, the use of Yulina 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Yulina Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Yulina 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Yulina 5mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Yulina 5mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Yulina 5mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Yulina 5mg Tablet affects you.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Purine and quinazoline derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Yulina 5mg Tablet used for?
Yulina 5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these patients, the body does not make enough insulin or is not able to use the produced insulin properly. Yulina 5mg Tablet is used in patients whose blood sugar levels cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine. It should be taken along with a balanced diet combined with exercise. Yulina 5mg Tablet may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.
When should I take Yulina 5mg Tablet? What if I miss a dose?
Yulina 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. A double dose should not be taken on the same day.
Is Yulina 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Yulina 5mg Tablet is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.
Is Yulina 5mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long time?
Yes, it is safe to take Yulina 5mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use which can be months or even years has not shown any harmful effects.
For how long I have to take Yulina 5mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
You should keep taking Yulina 5mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. You may have to take it for the rest of your life depending on how well you can tolerate it. Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine, as it keeps your blood sugar levels under control and prevents health problems which may cause serious problems if left unchecked.
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Name: Yureka Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: 2nd Floor, Living Style Mall, LSC, Pocket -6, Main Kalandi Kunj Road, Jasola, New Delhi -110025
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Yulina 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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