Glimestar-M2 Tablet PR 10's

• Glimestar M2 Tablet PR is an anti-diabetic medicine that contains Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin 500mg used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control high blood sugar levels in diabetic patients
• It also prevents risks of kidney problems, blindness, nerve disorders, and loss of legs
• Chemical Class: Third-generation Sulfonylurea derivative, Biguanides Derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti Diabetic
• Action Class: Sulfonylureas, Biguanides
• Schedule “H” drug Warning: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Schedule “G” prescription drug Caution: This medication must be taken only under medical supervision
• Store at a normal temperature below 30°C

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adults

• It is not safe to consume Glimestar M2 Tablets while drinking alcohol as it may cause low sugar levels or Lactic Acidosis
• Do not take a double dose of Glimestar M2 Tablet PR if you miss a dosage skip the dose and follow the regular schedule prescribed by your doctor

Glimestar M2 Tablet may interact with the following drugs, consult your doctor if you use any of them
 

• Insulin (Injection or other forms)
• BP Tablets
• Water Pills (Diuretics)
• Medicines taken for Heart Failure
• Tablets that are taken for Hypertension
• Steroids
• Thyroid hormones

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers must not take Glimestar-M2 Tablet medication as it is not safe during pregnancy and may affect the baby

• Take Glimestar M2 Tablet with or after breakfast or at a time your doctor has specified. Avoid skipping breakfast, lunch, or dinner
• Check your blood sugar levels regularly when you take this medicine to see whether it improves your condition
• Glimestar-M2 Tablet PR can cause low sugar levels if you take it along with other anti-diabetic tablets you may use (inform your doctor), alcohol or if you delay meals or miss breakfast, lunch, or dinner
• Always carry any sugar food chocolate or juice with you if you feel low sugar (hypoglycemia) symptoms such as cold pale skin, sweating, shaking of hands or legs, and uneasiness (anxiety)
• Get your liver function regularly checked by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you feel symptoms like stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice (eyes and skin change yellow in color)
• Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, sick sensation, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metformin may rarely cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood). Use of Metformin for a long time may cause vitamin B12 deficiency

• Low blood glucose levels
• Change in Taste
• Nausea (Sickness vomiting sensation) and headache
• Diarrhea and stomach pain
• Upper respiratory infection
• Hypoglycemia and Lactic Acidosis (Overdose)

Glimestar M2 Tablet can be taken after breakfast, lunch, or dinner as prescribed by your doctor. Taking the tablet with or after a meal will help you avoid your stomach getting upset. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew or crush or break the tablet

Glimestar M2 Tablet is an anti-diabetes medicine that contains Glimepiride 2mg, Metformin 500mg

Glimepiride increases insulin produced and sent out into the body by the pancreas to reduce blood glucose

Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver, delays the absorption of sugar by the intestines thus increasing body cell's response to insulin

Q. What is the difference between Glimestar M1 and M2?
Glimestar M1 and M2 differ in the strength of Glimepiride composition. Glimestar M1 contains Glimepiride 1mg but Glimestar M2 contains Glimepiride 2mg

Q. When should I take Glimestar M2?
Take Glimestar M2 at a fixed time your doctor recommends. It must be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach hence it may be after breakfast or lunch or dinner time as prescribed by your doctor

Q. What is Glimestar M2 Tablet for?
Glimestar M2 Tablet is a combination of Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin 500mg used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It also helps diabetic patients to control their high blood sugar levels

• Do not take Glimestar M2 if you have severe kidney or liver disease, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of blood acid) or type 1 diabetes mellitus
• Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have or had heart disease, thyroid disease, hormonal conditions as it may not be suitable for you
• Avoid Glimestar M2 tablet if you have Vitamin B12 deficiency