Glimepiride 1mg + Voglibose 0.2mg

Glimepiride 1mg + Voglibose 0.2mg — Uses and Benefits

This composition is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults who need help controlling their blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• To lower high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
• To control after-meal (post-prandial) blood sugar rise
• Used along with diet, exercise and lifestyle changes
• Sometimes combined with other diabetes medicines as advised by the doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin
• Voglibose slows the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine
• Together they help control both fasting and after-meal blood sugar levels

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis (a diabetes emergency)
• Not a treatment for weight loss
• Not meant for occasional or as-needed use; it is a regular daily treatment

How to Use Glimepiride 1mg + Voglibose 0.2mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually just before or with the first bite of a main meal
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Do not skip meals after taking this medicine, as it can cause low blood sugar
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, unless your doctor tells you to stop
• Follow your doctor's advice on diet, exercise and monitoring blood sugar

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• If you miss a dose and remember before your meal, take it as usual
• If you have already eaten, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the normal time
• Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Glimepiride 1mg + Voglibose 0.2mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Stomach upset, bloating or gas
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness or headache
• Skin rash or itching
• Weight gain
• Increased appetite

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe hypoglycemia with confusion, sweating, fainting or seizures
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice) suggesting liver problems
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips or throat and difficulty breathing
• Severe stomach pain or persistent vomiting

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Glimepiride 1mg + Voglibose 0.2mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to glimepiride, voglibose, or sulfonylurea medicines
• Have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Have severe kidney or liver disease
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor says it is safe

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have a history of frequent low blood sugar episodes
• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have any bowel or intestinal disorder
• Are planning surgery or have had a recent illness or infection
• Drink alcohol regularly

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines or insulin
• Beta-blockers (used for blood pressure or heart conditions), which can hide symptoms of low blood sugar
• Certain antibiotics, antifungals or steroids
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Aspirin and other NSAIDs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stop this medicine once my sugar is normal?

No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as diabetes needs continuous management even when sugar levels look normal.

Will this medicine cause low blood sugar?

Yes, it can, especially if meals are skipped or delayed, so always carry a sugar source with you.

Can I take this with other diabetes tablets?

• Your doctor may combine it with other medicines, but the combination and doses should only be decided by your doctor.
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