Kombiglyze XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.

Kombiglyze XR 5mg/1000mg Tablet contains two medications namely: Saxagliptin and Metformin. Saxagliptin work by blocking the action of DPP-4- dipeptidyl peptidase-4  (an enzyme which destroys hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ help to produce more insulin only when required and reduce blood sugar level produced by the liver when not needed. On the other hand, Metformin, which is a ‘biguanide’, acts by lowering the liver’s glucose production, delaying glucose absorption from intestines, and increasing the body’s response to insulin. In a nutshell, the two medicines together prevent the blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your Diabetes under control.