
Pharmevo (Pvt) Ltd.
Glimepiride 1 mg + Metformin 500 mg
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 30 Tab
Prescription may be requested
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Product Summary:
Combination oral antidiabetic tablet containing glimepiride and metformin that helps control blood glucose levels through increased insulin secretion and reduced glucose production.
Who It's For:
Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus whose blood sugar is not adequately controlled by diet, exercise, or single-drug therapy.
Key Benefits:
Lowers blood glucose, improves glycemic control, reduces HbA1c levels, helps prevent diabetes-related complications.
Primary Use:
Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Also Used For:
May be prescribed when monotherapy with metformin or sulfonylurea alone is insufficient to achieve glycemic targets.
Who May Benefit:
Patients with Type 2 diabetes requiring dual-mechanism glucose control; overweight diabetic patients may particularly benefit from the metformin component.
Warnings:
Monitor blood glucose regularly; risk of hypoglycemia; use cautiously in kidney or liver impairment; avoid excessive alcohol intake; monitor renal function periodically.
Avoid If:
Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, known allergy to glimepiride, metformin, sulfonylureas, or sulfonamides.
Interactions:
Insulin: Increases risk of hypoglycemia. Beta-blockers: May mask symptoms of low blood sugar. Corticosteroids: May increase blood glucose levels. Diuretics: Can reduce antidiabetic effectiveness. ACE inhibitors: May enhance glucose-lowering effect. Alcohol: Increases risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: May cause unpredictable blood sugar changes. Cimetidine: May increase metformin levels.
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