Glimenova 2mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimary uses of Glimenova 2mg Tablet
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
MRP
₹55
₹5.5/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Glimenova Tablet
Uses of Glimenova Tablet
Glimenova 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glimenova Tablet side effects
Common
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.
How to use Glimenova Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glimenova 2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Glimenova Tablet works
Glimenova 2mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea). It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.
In Depth Information on Glimenova Tablet
Expert advice for Glimenova Tablet
- Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes.
- Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
- Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
Glimenova Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Glimenova Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Glimenova 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Glimenova 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Glimenova 2mg Tablet
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Glimenova 2mg Tablet
Driving
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glimenova 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glimenova 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glimenova 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
Use of Glimenova 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
Liver
CAUTION
Glimenova 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glimenova 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glimenova 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
Use of Glimenova 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
What if you miss a dose of Glimenova Tablet?
You should skip a dose of Glimenova 2mg Tablet , if a meal is skipped and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions about Glimenova Tablet
Frequently asked questions about Glimepiride
No, Glimenova is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.
Q. Is it safe to take Glimenova and Sitagliptin together?
Yes, Sitagliptin and Glimenova can be taken together as it can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Glimenova is not used for the management of Prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.
Q. How is Glimenova different from teneligliptin?
Both Glimenova and are teneligliptin are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. Glimenova commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.
Yes, Glimenova can be given to elderly patients. However they are more prone to the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), so, a regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important. Patients should be cautious of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and always keep a quick source of sugar with them like a candy or a fruit juice.
No, pancreatitis has not been reported with Glimenova. Some common side effects associated with the use of Glimenova includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, headache, and dizziness.
No, Glimenova should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.
Q. Is it safe to take Glimenova with pioglitazone?
Yes, it is safe to take Glimenova with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together they can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.
Use of Glimenova should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Glimenova. However, diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.
Q. Is it safe to take Glimenova with vildagliptin?
Yes, Glimenova and Vildagliptin can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q. How is Glimenova different from metformin?
Both metformin and Glimenova are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different side effect profile. Metformin causes more of stomach upset, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and bloating while Glimenova causes very low blood sugar levels and weight gain.
Q. How beneficial is it to take metformin with Glimenova ?
Both metformin and Glimenova are anti-diabetic drugs and when used together, they can control blood sugar levels in a much better way compared to either drug taken alone. However, Glimenova can cause very low blood glucose levels, so a regular monitoring of blood glucose is very important.
Glimenova is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes. Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels.
Yes, Glimenova can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
Glimenova, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring.
Q. Is it safe to take Glimenova with liraglutide?
Yes, Glimenova and liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
No, Glimenova is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking Glimenova with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Glimenova with Trimethoprim
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Trimethoprim: Tmp
Glimenova with Loteprednol
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Loteprednol: Lotepred LS, Lotesol, Lotechek, Lotepred, Prednol LS, Lotenase, Loptica
Glimenova with Betamethasone
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Betamethasone: Celestone, Stemin, Betawin S, Decdan B, Betsone, Betawok, Betaron, Solubet, Bzon, Walacort, Belar, Benicort, Betalar S, Cortibet, Betanij, Medilan, Betalar, Betnesol, Betnecip, Zobet, Betnelan, Betafoam, Alerkim, Betacort, Ben, Betapen, Histacort B, Cortomine
Glimenova with Rifampicin
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Timolol
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Leflunomide
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Dapoxetine
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Gemfibrozil
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Deflazacort
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Deflazacort: Cortimax, Vincort, Lincort, Cozadef, Flazo, Enzocort, Dzspin, Deftec, Ronicort, Defnalone, Defza, Defzona, Decdan Next, Cortiflaz, Emsolone D, Mahacort DZ, Defstar, Deflawin, Predicort D, Defcon, Dezocort, Alzcort, Delacort, Defzenic, Kivicort, Caflacort, Deflamax, Cortisure, Eticort, Defjoy, Coecortt, Fastcort, Dezacor, Dezacortin, Defsure, Deflachek, Asteride, Truecort, Deflocare, Defocad, Mdcort 6, Tenflay, Cortidef, Deflawok, D Infla 6, Dezert, Flacort, Nestacort, Defcort, Deflafit, Flozastar, Laza, Stercort, Nudefla, Ricadef, Cordef, Onlicort, Zicort, Orthocort, Rzcort, Dephen, Deflor, Dlc, Dfz, Decort, New Premisol, Cortiza, Advacort, Rhumapred, Deflazen
Glimenova with Nicotinic acid / Niacin
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Nicotinic acid / Niacin: Nicoglow
Glimenova with Paroxetine
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Celiprolol
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Celiprolol: Celipress
Glimenova with Octreotide acetate
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Diacerein
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Diacerein: Dcr, Genucerin, Topcerin, Djc, Articare, Hilin, Articerin, Diarth, Artifit, Joincerin, Bicerin, Eltrodar, Artrodar, Diasol, Arthromuv, Cerin, Diajoint, Ostorin, Diasten, Fitjoint, Goldcerine, Jaizzy, Noa, Ostease, Osticer, Serina, Ostogard, Gudcerin, Diaceron, Recartix DN, Jocart D
Glimenova with Escitalopram
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Escitalopram: Recita, Cipralex, Articalm, SC Talo, Sri, Serosez, Depitame, Deplam S, ES OK, C-Pram S, Szetalo, Feliz-S, Nexito, Renopram, Sitaram, Citajoy, Cilentra, Esopam, Deptune, Esciram, Escipra, Esitor, Escitlocad, Elorpax, Stalopam, Citapure Forte, Taloprex, Citofast, Estilo, Jopram, Cipam S, Escalate, Censpram, Pridep S, Celor S, Esna, Citopil, S-Celepra, Escer, Estajoy, Astal, Citel, Jovil, Elcita, Joycom, Galop Plus, S-Citapad, Eloprax, Excita, Lexadep, Newcita, Desilam, Escytop, Coxito S, Citapure, Ambulax AD, Ezeepam, Essita, Pracidep S, Citaford S, Espam, Estalo, Lifodep Plus, Rexipra, Escizen, Estomine, Esto, S Vocita, Escigress, Firsito, Dexanil, Geripram, Xefexor, Prasilife, Esciptal, Prasilex, Galop, Topdep S, Ecitel
Glimenova with Fenofibrate
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Rasagiline
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Triamterene
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Triamterene: Trymax
Glimenova with Ketoconazole
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Dexamethasone
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Labetalol
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Beclometasone
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Beclometasone: Beclate
Glimenova with Pancreatin
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Pancreatin: Digeplex T, Panstal N, Panzynorm-HS, Farizyme, Lapin, Digeplex, Enzox, Panzynorm N, Neutrizyme, Serutan, Creon
Glimenova with Posaconazole
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Posaconazole: Noxafil
Glimenova with Citalopram
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Spironolactone
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Spironolactone: Aldactone, Spilactone
Glimenova with Glucosamine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Glucosamine: Glucomove, Cartimax, Joinix, Fleximax, Kondro, Reostin, Jointace, Viartril, Osicare-DS, Flextra, Glucart, Cartisafe, Cartilamine, Viartrix, Cartigen, Cartiken D, Gmin, Ostiwel Forte, Cartiform Forte
Glimenova with Betaxolol
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Bisoprolol
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Nebivolol
SERIOUS
Glimenova with Propranolol
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Propranolol: Betacap, Ropnol, Signolol, Mibeta, Nigrain, Kipnol, Pilol, Provanol, Ponol, Cipla, Migrabeta, Manoprolol, Prolol, Movalol, Beloc, Arkaprop, Theolar, Cerlol, Betanol, Norten, Ciplar, Promotil, Tenpose, Betakon, Trilol, Lol, Peelar, Tenpose NF, Prograin, Relax MB, Carbnol, Propal, Probeta, Relax BB
Glimenova with Triamcinolone
SERIOUS
One of the following vendor pharmacies will deliver Glimenova 2mg Tablet: ANT, FGH, EQN, NTL, UMP, VNS, RDR, GPT, BNT, MBP, SHC, IPL, PHN, NTB, OIP, BAL, BLE, BRC, DGN, MSD, QTM, SWP, NNP, AYU, DPP, PWN, RSA, AWS, DZY, PTI, TNH, SGH, ZPR, HSM, BGS, BHA, TRP, KHH, SJP, NDP, BBS, QLF, TOM, GNC, HMP, SAF, 4IT, USF, HZF, ADT, KHC, KMC, EMB, IAD, JVO, SYN, BHM, HSP, CHP, JBT, GTC, RPP, ABP, OHM, BIO, BMJ, HBV, HAT, VDH, VRS, NXG, SRG, SSA, ANP, VJS, LHA, SWT, BBN, PRT, PPR, THP, PRL, RUS, AGT, NSL, GTK, PRN, AVL, CLT, RWP, NVL, HIP, 9T9, AAY, RHW, TFP, HTS, ATL, MAK, HCP, PMA, OWP, MKT, SDM, ESY, BNA, RJH, MMS, DVH, DHP, BLS, HGI, AAR, NNH, ZEL, ZVP, DHR, DFP, BLP, GHR, SLN, NVY, NAS, DAO, HPC, KAL, MDH, JHC, BAP, SWA, RHL, JJE, MPC, DPL, ATP, MLC, PLT, RSS, JVN, HNP, SMN, UBL, BSN, PNT, WHL, ARD, DLP, MDO, RKS, SGC, MAX, UHP, HEX, DYG, WSI, OLT, GBL, BHP, EPS, JSL, KNH, TSS, SBA, RDH, MAM, BDN, EAN, CRN, PEN, SHD, ENP, MAP, SBL, RPI, PVP, 9MM, AVS, SPD, SVH, GPP, LMS, STA, AMR, JIV, SCH, KIS, AYM, LCC, BTM, BHS, SVS
Substitutes for Glimenova Tablet
Amaryl 2mg Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd
₹5.99/Tablet
9% costlier
Zoryl 2mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5.99/Tablet
9% costlier
Glimestar 2mg Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd
₹3.04/Tablet
save 45%
GP 2mg Tablet
USV Ltd
₹5.99/Tablet
9% costlier
Azulix 2mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5.79/Tablet
5% costlier
About Glimenova Tablet
What are the uses of Glimenova?
What are the side effects of Glimenova?
How to use Glimenova?
How Glimenova works?
What do experts say about Glimenova?
What are the frequently asked questions about Glimenova?
What are the precautions while using Glimenova?
Which other medicines interact with Glimenova?
What if I miss a dose of Glimenova?
