Glimepiride 3 mg + Metformin 850 mg

Glimepiride 3 mg + Metformin 850 mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise, and a single medicine are not enough to control blood sugar levels.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Used along with diet and exercise for better blood sugar control
• Sometimes used with other diabetes medicines as advised by the doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin
• Metformin reduces the amount of sugar released by the liver
• Metformin also helps body cells use insulin more effectively
• Together they lower blood sugar more effectively than either alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis
• Not a substitute for diet and lifestyle changes
• Not meant for weight loss purposes
• Not for occasional or one-time blood sugar spikes

How to Use Glimepiride 3 mg + Metformin 850 mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with a meal to reduce stomach upset and prevent low blood sugar
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Do not change the dose on your own
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well
• Keep taking other lifestyle measures like diet and exercise as advised

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one
• If you often miss doses, tell your doctor

STORAGE

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

Glimepiride 3 mg + Metformin 850 mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste in mouth

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash
• Weight gain
• Excessive sweating

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of low blood sugar such as shakiness, sweating, confusion, or fainting
• Signs of lactic acidosis such as muscle pain, difficulty breathing, unusual tiredness, or stomach pain
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips, or throat
• Dark urine or pale stools

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

Glimepiride 3 mg + Metformin 850 mg — 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, metformin, or sulfonylurea medicines
• Have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
• Have severe kidney or liver disease
• Have severe infection, dehydration, or are about to undergo surgery or contrast imaging

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have heart disease or breathing problems
• Drink alcohol regularly
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are elderly or have a history of low blood sugar episodes

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines or insulin
• Steroids, diuretics, and certain blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol, as it increases risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis
• Contrast dye used in imaging tests
• Certain antibiotics and painkillers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stop taking this medicine once my sugar is normal?

No, stopping suddenly can cause blood sugar to rise again; continue only as advised by your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid alcohol as it increases the risk of low blood sugar and other complications.

Will this medicine cause weight gain?

• Some weight gain may occur due to glimepiride, but metformin usually helps balance this effect.
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