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Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by delaying glucose absorption from the intestines and increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, thus controlling blood sugar levels.
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
It may cause side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting and nasal congestion. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Before taking Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
It may cause side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting and nasal congestion. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Before taking Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Uses of Glimeton M Tablet
Benefits of Glimeton M Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs.
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Side effects of Glimeton M Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Glimeton M
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Respiratory tract infection
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat
How to use Glimeton M 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. Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Glimeton M Tablet works
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Gemigliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Gemigliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
use of Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
use of Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Glimeton M 500mg/2mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
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