Glimepiride & Metformin Tablets

Description

Glimepiride + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets comes with the branding “SPARMET GP1 FORTE” and is an anti-diabetic drug of the class that helps in the management of type 2 diabetes, primarily in patients where the blood sugar is not sufficiently controlled by exercise and diet only. Type 2 diabetes is a long-lasting condition that relates to the mode in which glucose is processed within our body. Individuals with type 2 diabetes do not secrete enough insulin, or the insulin secreted is not capable of doing its work in the body (insulin resistance).

Glimepiride + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets is a drug combination of two antidiabetic medications, which are: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride acts by activating beta cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin. Insulin, in turn, assists in the elimination of sugar from the blood. Metformin acts by inhibiting the production of sugar by cells in the liver and retards the absorption of sugar from the intestines. In addition, it makes the muscle cells sensitive to insulin, which helps the muscle cells eliminate sugar more efficiently from the blood.

Medical Benefits

• This composition includes Glimepiride and Metformin which are used to manage type 2 diabetes.
• Glimepiride activates cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin, which removes sugar from the blood.
• Metformin decreases the production of sugar by cells in the liver and slows down the absorption of sugar from the intestines.
• It makes muscle cells more sensitive to insulin, which allows these cells to remove sugar more efficiently from the blood.

Directions for Usе

• Read the directions and warnings that appear on the packaging of the product carefully.
• Use the dose recommended on the label or as directed by your doctor.
• Take the dose of Glimepiride + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets prescribed before meals.
• Drink a glass of water and swallow thе tablet.

Storagе

• Locate it in a dry and cool place.
• Away from direct sunlight or heat.
• Tighten the lid very securely after every use.
• Place it out of the reach of the child to avoid an accident or an unintended ingestion.

Precautions

• Consult your physician before taking Glimepiride + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, as it can interact with some drugs.
• Do not take alcohol, as it can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your physician if you have serious infections, uncontrolled diabetes, lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis, dehydration, or kidney/liver issues.
• Not advised during pregnancy; talk to a physician if pregnant.
• Do not breastfeed, as it can pass into milk and harm the infant.
• May make you drowsy; do not drive if you become less alert.

Side Effects

• Metallic taste
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this medicine capable of causing Vitamin B12 deficiency?

Long-term administration can result in Vitamin B12 deficiency. Monitoring is advisable.

Can I take this tablet with Phenytoin?

No, it can decrease its efficacy and elevate blood sugar levels. Consult a doctor.

What diet should I be on?

Consume fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, nuts, beans, fish, and low-fat dairy. What should I not eat as a diabetic patient? Do not eat high-sodium foods, alcohol, fried foods, sweets, white rice, and starchy vegetables.

Can this drug lead to lactic acidosis?

Yes, it can cause lactic acidosis. Call a doctor if you have signs and symptoms such as stomach pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, or trouble breathing.

What is Glimepiride + Metformin used for?

It is an anti-diabetic drug prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes.