Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Dr. Ethix's Product & Services Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 644 |
FAQ
Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER Reviews
Glimerit-MP 2 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. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it. Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, bone fracture, and respiratory tract infection.
Before taking this medicine, 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.
How Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER Works
How to Use Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER
Benefits of Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER
- In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Glimerit-MP 2 is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.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. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Uses of Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glimerit-MP 2 Tablet ER Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- 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).
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- 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 anxiety.
References
- Metformin hydrochloride oral solution. Gloversville, New York: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2003.
- Metformin Hydrochloride SR, Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and Glimepiride Tablets [Prescribing Information]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2016.
- American Diabetes Association. 14. Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2021. Diabetes Care. 2021;44(Suppl 1): S200-S210.