Eucreas

Eucreas is an oral medication in the form of tablets that are used to effectively treat patients with Type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and is not suitable for Type 1 diabetics.

This oral medication contains two active ingredients; metformin and vildagliptin. These two active ingredients are responsible for controlling and regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) levels in the blood. Eucreas tablets have been clinically proven to reduce blood sugar, which could potentially help prevent complications that arise as a result of Type 2 diabetes.

This medication is often prescribed to those who have taken the highest tolerated dose of metformin alone, or have taken vildagliptin and metformin as individual tablets, and not experienced sufficient results when combined with a healthy lifestyle consisting of moderate exercise and a nutritious diet.

You can buy this Type 2 diabetes treatment online from euroClinix after completing an online consultation. After our doctors have reviewed your request, your prescription will then be passed on to our registered pharmacy, and the treatment will be sent out for delivery the next day if ordered before 4.30pm.

People with Type 2 diabetes face a deficiency or absence of the hormone produced by the pancreas called insulin. Insulin is the main hormone responsible for regulating and controlling the sugar (glucose) levels in the blood. In Type 2 diabetes, the body produces insufficient levels of insulin and the cells in the body are resistant to the low quantities produced.

In a majority of cases, insulin makes the cells within the human body remove sugar from the blood, hence in Type 2 diabetes, the blood sugar levels can rise too high.

Eucreas works to control blood sugar levels by helping the body to produce less glucagon, while increasing the production of insulin. This is long-term treatment proven to help manage Type 2 diabetes and therefore reduce the risk of conditions associated with diabetes in the future.

Each Eucreas tablet contains the active ingredients metformin hydrochloride and vildagliptin that work together to control blood sugar levels:

• Metformin reduces the sugar levels that are produced by the liver as well as decreasing the amount of sugar that is absorbed by the body after you eat.
• As a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, vildagliptin helps to prevent the production of glucagon (the hormone responsible for the production of glucose). It also helps the pancreas produce more insulin and to counteract the production of glucose. All of these measures help to control blood glucose levels, in particular between meals and after you have eaten.

It is essential that you take this medication as prescribed, and the patient leaflet is attached at the bottom of this page for further guidance before buying.

• Take one tablet twice daily with a glass of water in the morning and evening
• Tablets should be taken with or just before a meal to avoid the risk of an upset stomach

If you forget to take a tablet, then you should take it at your next meal unless you were due to take the next tablet then. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for the missing dose (double dose). If you do take too many tablets then you should contact a doctor immediately.

Eucreas is available in either 50mg/850mg dose tablets or 50mg/1g dose tablets. The dose prescribed will depend on how well the medication controls your blood sugar. Your doctor will decide which medication dosage is right for you. In general, the starting dose for this medication is 50mg/850mg.

Eucreas is suitable for people with Type 2 diabetes and for whom metformin alone or vadagliptin has not been able to control blood sugar levels.

If you have diabetic ketoacidosis, complications with diabetes, have had a heart attack, heart failure, blood circulation problems, breathing difficulties, kidney or liver problems, then this medication will not be suitable. Similarly, if you have a severe infection, are dehydrated, drink alcohol excessively, or are due to have a contrast x-ray than Eucreas will not be prescribed to you. Eucreas tablets are also not advised for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Eucreas is not suitable if you are allergic to metformin, vildagliptin or any of the ingredients found in this medication.

All prescription medications such as Eucreas carry the risk of side effects, though the majority of diabetics will not experience any during their course. Common side effects with this medication may include, nausea, vomiting, headaches and dizziness. Less common side effects may include constipation, hypoglycaemia and swollen hands and feet.

If you are experiencing any side effects that are moderate to severe in nature, or you experience side effects continually for a long period of time, it is advised to stop taking the medication and contact your doctor for further advise.

Further information about side effects is included in the patient information leaflet, which accompanies the medication.

Eucreas is available to buy here at euroClinix. This is simple to do online through our order process. This means after ordering Eucreas once, you can buy additional Eucreas dosages en quicker.

Being a prescription medication, you can purchase Eucreas after obtaining a prescription slip, which is mandatory in the UK and put in place for your safety. You will need to have been prescribed or recommended this medication previously in order to buy any quantities at euroClinix.