Olglimide 2 mg 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.

Olglimide Tablet side effects

Common

Side Effects of Olglimide are Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.

How to use Olglimide 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. Olglimide 2 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Olglimide Tablet works

Olglimide 2 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.

In Depth Information on Olglimide Tablet

Expert advice for Olglimide Tablet

Olglimide 2 mg Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes.
Take it shortly 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.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Olglimide 2 mg Tablet affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Olglimide Tablet related warnings

Special precautions for Olglimide Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Olglimide 2 mg 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.

Lactation

Olglimide 2 mg 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 Olglimide 2 mg 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

Olglimide 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olglimide 2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Olglimide 2 mg 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

Olglimide 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olglimide 2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Olglimide 2 mg 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 Olglimide Tablet?

You should skip a dose of Olglimide 2 mg Tablet, if a meal is skipped and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Olglimide

High cholesterol and lipid. Also type 2 diabetes under control. Vegetarian. Pls advise on dite

Dr. Waseem Mirza

Sexologist

Per day calorie intake should be between 1,500-1,800 calories with a proportion of 60:20:20 between carbohydrates, fats and proteins, respectively, take Healthy fats from raw nuts, olive oil, fish oils, flax seeds etc, fresh Fruits and vegetables,whole grains, legumes and other high-fibre diet, avoid refined carbohydrate diet,if u eat non veg u can take fish, poultry egg white, pulses whereas avoid red meat, avoid saturated fats like ghee, butter, avoid sweet foods, take small but frequent meals, supplements containing omega 3 fatty acids like Multivite fm omega capsule Quit smoking, avoid too much alcohol intake, find ways to reduce stress like meditation, yoga, etc. Moderate exercise daily like a brisk walk for 1 km. hope it helps

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in January and I m taking medicine. Now it's under control. Can you suggest me a meal plan that I can go for to control my weight and diabetes. Thank you

Dr. Shikha Mishra

Dietician

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,egg, homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water.Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on shikhamishra.nutrition@gmail.com do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio or weights

I have type 2 diabetes since 2 years. Since 6 months, my sugar level remains between 130-150. I take doctor prescribed Gluconorm tablet twice a day. Is it enough?

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

I think you should follow diabatic diet chart which will help you to your sugar level in normal limit with tab. gluconorm

Two months back detected type 2 diabetes undergoing treatment of istamet 50/ 500 twice a day before detecting i was fit and fine but now when undergoing treatment i feel drowsy no freshness feel more week why so

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

It may be psychological effect of diabetes you have. You no need to worry about.Take medicine regularly and try to keep sugar level in normal limits. Do exercise regularly.

I am surfing from type 2 diabetes age 39 taking glychek m 1/2 tab after meals now I am also suffering from loud sound gas problem what I do get rid of this

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetes Specialist

Avoid Gas forming foods e.g. beans, cabbage, onions, broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, cucumbers, apples, raisins, bananas. Avoid Carbonated drinks, Cheese. Packed foods e.g. salad dressings, cereals , breads Use Spices e.g Cumins, Ajwain, Hing, Turmeric.

I have type 2 diabetes. Pls suggest any medicine. Is diabetic curable/ controlable with homeopathy. my blood sugar is 121(fast) and 220(pp).

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear Sir along with you regular medicines for diabetes you may take SYZ 1x tab (WSI), one tab twice daily for a month.

Is BGR34 is effective in type 2 diabetes? Kindly advice the quantity and time to use it.

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

yes , it is effective. Dose depend upon value of sugar. should be taken before meal

Frequently asked questions about Olglimide Tablet

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Q. Does Olglimide play any role in the treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

No, Olglimide 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 Olglimide and Sitagliptin together?

Yes, Sitagliptin and Olglimide 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.

Q. Is Olglimide useful in the management for prediabetes?

Olglimide 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 Olglimide different from teneligliptin?

Both Olglimide 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. Olglimide 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.

Q. Can Olglimide be given to elderly patients?

Yes, Olglimide 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.

Q. Can Olglimide cause pancreatitis?

No, pancreatitis has not been reported with Olglimide. Some common side effects associated with the use of Olglimide includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, headache, and dizziness.

Q. Can I skip Olglimide for few days?

No, Olglimide 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 Olglimide with pioglitazone?

Yes, it is safe to take Olglimide 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.

Q. Can I take Olglimide if I have a sulfa allergy?

Use of Olglimide should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Q. Does Olglimide cause hair loss?

No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Olglimide. 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 Olglimide with vildagliptin?

Yes, Olglimide 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 Olglimide different from metformin?

Both metformin and Olglimide 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 Olglimide causes very low blood sugar levels and weight gain.

Q. How beneficial is it to take metformin with Olglimide ?

Both metformin and Olglimide 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, Olglimide can cause very low blood glucose levels, so a regular monitoring of blood glucose is very important.

Q. Is Olglimide useful in the management of gestational diabetes?

Olglimide 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.

Q. Does Olglimide cause weight gain?

Yes, Olglimide 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.

Q. Is there any benefit of taking Olglimide with insulin?

Olglimide, 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 Olglimide with liraglutide?

Yes, Olglimide 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.

Q. Is Olglimide a Thiazolidinedione?

No, Olglimide 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 Olglimide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Olglimide with Indapamide

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Indapamide: Excrete

Olglimide with Deflazacort

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Deflazacort: Ducort, Defmark, Zacdef, Ecodef, Defalone, Renze

Olglimide with Leflunomide

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Leflunomide: Lefsum

Olglimide with Propranolol

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Propranolol: Psycool, Proparise

Olglimide with Sertraline

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Sertraline: Zosert

Olglimide with Prednisolone

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Prednisolone: Ranisol, Vepred, Catapred, GB Pred AC

Olglimide with Ketoconazole

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Ketoconazole: Ketozoe, Ketazol

Olglimide with Paroxetine

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Paroxetine: Leparox, Prx

Olglimide with Collagen Peptide

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Collagen Peptide: Nudiglue-C

Olglimide with Pancreatin

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Pancreatin: Digeplex T

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Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 19th Jul 2018.

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