Glimepiride + Metformin
Information about Glimepiride + Metformin
Glimepiride + metformin uses
How glimepiride + metformin works
This is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin.
Common side effects of glimepiride + metformin
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Dizziness, Vomiting, Flatulence, Hypersensitivity, Abdominal discomfort, Indigestion, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Cholestatic jaundice, Lactic acidosis, Pancreatic inflammation, Drug eruptions, Blood cell abnormalities, Hemolytic anemia, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
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Expert advice for Glimepiride + Metformin
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glimepiride + Metformin.
- 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.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Glimepiride + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- 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 Glimepiride + Metformin
Glimepiride + Metformin
Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Glimepiride+Metformin?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can the use of Glimepiride+Metformin lead to lactic acidosis?
Yes, the use of Glimepiride+Metformin can lead to lactic acidosis. It is a medical emergency which is caused by increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. It is also known as MALA (Metformin-associated lactic acidosis). It is a rare side effect associated with the use of metformin and therefore, it is considered to be harmful for patients with underlying kidney disease, old age patients or who take large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms of lactic acidosis may include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, tiredness, feeling of cold in arms and legs, difficulty in breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or slow heart rate. If you have these symptoms, stop taking Glimepiride+Metformin and consult your doctor immediately.
Q. What is Glimepiride+Metformin?
Glimepiride+Metformin is a combination of two medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glimepiride lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of type 1 DM.