Glimicon 2mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Consern Pharma Limited |
Active Ingredient | Glimepiride (2mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Third-generation Sulfonylurea Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
Action Class | Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretogogues) |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 345 |
FAQ
Glimicon 2mg Tablet Reviews
Glimicon 2mg may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking Glimicon 2mg, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise to put you at risk of diabetes complications such as kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of taking Glimicon 2mg include low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), nausea, headache, weakness, and dizziness. Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood sugar levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with them. To prevent this, it is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and hence should be avoided. Some people may experience an increase in weight with this medicine.
You should not take Glimicon 2mg if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions, as it may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
How Glimicon 2mg Tablet Works
How to Use Glimicon 2mg Tablet
Benefits of Glimicon 2mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Glimicon 2mg increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. 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 Glimicon 2mg regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Uses of Glimicon 2mg Tablet
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glimicon 2mg Tablet 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).
- Glimicon 2mg can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking Glimicon 2mg.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glimicon 2mg affects you.
- Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
- Take Glimicon 2mg shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast).
- 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.
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