Rs.141for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Glimcip Tablet
alcohol interaction for Glimcip Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Glimcip Tablet
lactation interaction for Glimcip Tablet
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alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Glimcip 4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glimcip 4mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Glimcip 4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glimcip 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Glimcip 4mg Tablet
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Glimcip 4mg Tablet
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Glimcip 4mg Tablet
Glimepiride(4mg)
Glimcip tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How glimcip tablet works
Glimcip 4mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Common side effects of glimcip tablet
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Weakness, Vasculitis, Hypersensitivity, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Abnormal liver function tests, Blood cell abnormalities, Hemolytic anemia, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
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Expert advice FOR Glimcip Tablet
- Take Glimepiride shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast).
- 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 Glimepiride.
- Glimepiride can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glimepiride affects you.
- 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.
- 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).
Frequently asked questions FOR Glimcip 4mg Tablet
Glimepiride
Q. What is the dosage of Glimcip 4mg Tablet?
The recommended starting dose of Glimcip 4mg Tablet is 1 mg or 2 mg once daily, administered with breakfast. If you are at a higher risk of low blood sugar (e.g., the elderly or patients with renal impairment), you will be given a starting dose of 1 mg once daily. The usual maintenance dose is 1–4 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 8 mg once daily. After reaching a daily dose of 2 mg, the dosage will be increased not more than 2 mg at 1- to 2-week intervals, based on your blood glucose level.
Q. Does Glimcip 4mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Glimcip 4mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Q. Is Glimcip 4mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Glimcip 4mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Glimcip 4mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.