Metformin 500mg + Glimepride 2mg Tablets

Description

Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to help lower high blood sugar in people with two types of diabetes. It is a prescribed medicine that has two main ingredients: Glimepiride and Metformin Hydrochloride. The mix of Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg in a slow-release form is often used to help control type 2 diabetes. Many people can manage type 2 diabetes by eating healthy and exercising. People with type 2 diabetes either don’t make enough insulin or their insulin doesn’t work properly in the body.

It is a mix of two diabetes medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride helps the pancreas make more insulin by activating specific cells called beta cells. So, insulin helps take sugar out of the blood. Metformin helps by lowering the amount of sugar made by the liver and slowing down how sugar is taken in from food in the gut. It also makes muscle cells more responsive to insulin, helping them take out sugar from the blood better.

How To Use?

• Take Metformin 500mg & Glimepride 2mg Tablets the way your doctor told you to.
• You should take  Metformin 500mg & Glimepride 2mg for as long as your doctor tells you to, depending on your health.
• Sometimes, you might have a stomach ache, feel sick, have diarrhea, throw up, get a headache, or taste something like metal. Most of the side effects from  
• Metformin 500mg & Glimepiride 2 mg Tablets side effects don’t need a doctor’s help and will go away on their own over time. If the side effects continue or get worse, please talk to your doctor.

Benefits

• This tablet has Glimepiride and Metformin, which are used to help manage type 2 diabetes. 
• Glimepiride helps the cells in the pancreas make insulin, which lowers the sugar levels in the blood. Metformin lowers the amount of sugar made by the liver and slows down how sugar is absorbed from the intestines.
• It also helps muscle cells respond better to insulin, so they can take sugar out of the blood more effectively.

Side Effects

• Vomiting
• Headache
• Metallic taste
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea

Precautions

• You have been given this medicine because it can help control your blood sugar better than just metformin by itself.
• Keep exercising often, eat healthy foods, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glimepiride and Metformin.
• Take it with food to help prevent stomach discomfort.
• Check your blood sugar often while using this medicine.
• It can make your blood sugar too low if you take it with other diabetes medicines, alcohol, or if you skip a meal or eat late.
• Tell your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you need to have surgery with general anesthesia.
• Let your doctor know right away if you notice fast or deep breathing, or if you keep feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, or have ongoing stomach pain. These could be signs of a rare but serious problem called lactic acidosis, which means there is too much lactic acid in your blood.
• Your doctor might check how well your liver is working often. Tell your doctor if you have stomach pain, don’t feel like eating, or if your eyes or skin turn yellow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best ways to store Glimepiride+Metformin?

Store this medicine in its original container, making sure it is closed tightly. Throw away the medicine you don’t use. Keep it away from pets, kids, and other people.

Can taking Glimepiride and Metformin together cause lactic acidosis?

Yes, taking Glimepiride with Metformin can cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis. It is a medical emergency that happens when there is too much lactic acid in the blood. It is also called MALA, which stands for Metformin-related lactic acidosis. This is an uncommon side effect of metformin. It can be dangerous for people with kidney problems, older adults, or those who drink a lot of alcohol. Signs of lactic acidosis can include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, feeling very tired, coldness in the arms and legs, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a slow heartbeat. If you have these symptoms, stop taking Glimepiride plus Metformin and see your doctor right away.

Can using Glimepiride and Metformin together cause low blood sugar?

Yes, taking Glimepiride with Metformin can lead to low blood sugar levels. Signs of low blood sugar include feeling sick, having a headache, being grumpy, feeling hungry, sweating, feeling dizzy, having a fast heartbeat, and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you skip meals, drink alcohol, exercise too much, or take other diabetes medicines at the same time. It’s important to check your blood sugar level regularly. Always have something sweet like candy, honey, or fruit juice handy.

Can taking Glimepiride and Metformin together cause a lack of Vitamin B12?

Yes, taking Glimepiride and Metformin together for a long time can lead to a lack of Vitamin B12. It affects the body’s ability to take in Vitamin B12 in the stomach. If not treated, it can lead to low blood levels and nerve issues. The person might feel tingling and numbness in their hands and feet, weakness, problems with urination, changes in thinking, and trouble keeping their balance. To prevent these problems, some researchers recommend taking Vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once a year.