Glims M XR 2/5002/500mg
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Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glims M XR 2/500. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Glims M XR 2/500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the d... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Glims M XR 2/500 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the ... View More |
| Driving | CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Glims M XR 2/500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glims M XR 2/500 may be needed. Please consult your doc... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Glims M XR 2/500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glims M XR 2/500 may be needed. Please consult your doct... View More |
Introduction
Glims M XR 2/500 belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mel... View More
Uses of Glims M XR 2/500
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glims M XR 2/500
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Taste change
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Glims M XR 2/500
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Glims M XR 2/500 is to be taken with food.
How Glims M XR 2/500 works
Glims M XR 2/500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the ... View More
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Gemer 1 Table... View More
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing o... View More
Indication
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Administration
Should be taken with breakfast or first main meal of the day.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: Each tablet contains glimepiride 1 mg or 2 mg and metformin sustained release 500 mg The initial recommended ... View More
Contraindication
Renal disease or renal dysfunction, as suggested by serum creatinine levels ≥1.5 mg/dL [males], ≥1.4 mg/dL [females] or abnormal creatinine cle... View More
Mode of Action
Glimepiride stimulates the insulin release from functioning pancreatic β-cells and inhibits gluconeogenesis at hepatic cells. It also increases insulin ... View More
Precaution
Renal and hepatic impairment. Avoid alcohol consumption. Hypoglycaemic episodes.
Side Effect
Diarrhoea, vomiting, metallic taste, rash, isolated transaminase elevations, cholestatic jaundice, allergic skin reactions, photosensitivity reactions, ... View More
Interaction
Cationic drugs: Certain medications used concomitantly with metformin may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. Cationic drugs that are... View More
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