Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
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Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets Description
Amaryl M 2mg tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine used for type 2 Diabetes mellitus. It controls the raised blood sugar levels when it is not being controlled by diet, exercise and single medicin
e alone. It is a combination medicine containing glimepiride and metformin. Amaryl M 2mg tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. While on this medicine you may experience signs of low blood sugar such as dizziness, giddiness and sweating. Thus, it is recommended to keep sugar candy, juice or chocolate handy. To gain optimum results you should exercise regularly and have a healthy diet along with this medicine. You should get your blood sugar checked at regular intervals. In case the side effects worsen, visit your doctor's clinic or nearest hospital. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting Amaryl M 2mg tablet.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) + Glimepiride(2.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
| Side effects | Nausea, low blood sugar, vomiting, taste disturbance, stomach pain |
| Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
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Uses of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Amaryl M 2mg tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; when diet, exercise and Glimepiride or Metformin alone is not able to control the blood sugar levels adequately.
Contraindications of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- If you are allergic to Metformin, Glimepiride or any of the ingredient of Amaryl M 2mg tablet.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have serious kidney failure or liver failure.
- If you have any metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the body fluids) like lactic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic pre-coma.
- If you have dehydration, severe infections, shock and injections containing iodine.
- If you have had heart or lung failure, the recent incidence of heart attack and shock.
- If you are an alcoholic.
Side effects of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Low blood sugar level
Precautions and Warnings of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Amaryl M 2mg tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Amaryl M 2mg tablet should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy, he might suggest some other alternative.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Amaryl M 2mg tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Amaryl M 2mg tablet passes into the breast milk in very small quantities which might not be harmful to the baby. If you are taking this medicine while breastfeeding, monitor your child for signs of hypoglycemia such as excessive sleepiness, poor feeding, fits, difficulty in breathing, or decreased body temperature.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Amaryl M 2mg tablet?
A:
- Amaryl M 2mg tablet can cause low blood sugar levels which can lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness or confusion. These can be dangerous while driving.
- Consult your doctor whether you can drive a car if you have frequent episodes of hypoglycemia.
- Keep a juice or chocolate in the car close to you while driving, in case you start feeling any of the above symptoms of hypoglycemia, immediately have the juice or chocolate.
- Note that artificial sweeteners are not of any use in such scenarios.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Amaryl M 2mg tablet?
A:
- It is advisable not to consume alcohol during treatment with Amaryl M 2mg tablet.
- Alcohol alters the way this medicine works. Be cautious not to consume alcohol on an empty stomach. Alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol when taking this medicine can cause a serious complication known as ketoacidosis.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness, confusion, shakiness or dizziness. These could be signs of low blood sugar. If you have any of these, immediately have sugar or sweet juice. Inform your doctor as you may need a change in your medicine's dose....
- You are experiencing pins-and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness.
- You are going to have a diagnostic imaging test that involves the injection of iodine.
- You have dehydration due to diarrhoea, vomiting or limited fluid intake.
- You have suffered through trauma.
- You have to undergo surgery shortly.
- You have serious kidney and liver problems.
- You have a thyroid disorder.
- You are overweight (specific diet restriction may be suggested).
- Amaryl M 2mg tablet should not be used in children below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Amaryl M 2mg tablet is known to control blood sugar to a greater extent than metformin or glimepiride alone.
- Glimepiride lowers the blood sugar level increasing release of insulin hormone from the pancreas.
- Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells.
- Metformin decreases the absorption in the intestine and production of sugar by the liver.
- Both of these components are known to increase the insulin sensitivity of the body (which allows the cells of the body to use blood glucose more effectively, reducing blood sugar).
Directions for Use of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Amaryl M 2mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor....
Interactions of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way the Amaryl M 2mg tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the physician regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- You may suffer from symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes like Insulin, Pioglitazone, medicines for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors like Captopril), Steroids, Chloramphenicol, Fenfluramine, medicine to lower blood cholesterol (fibrates), medicine to treat depression (Fluoxetine), medicine to treat blood clotting like Coumarins, Cyclophosphamide, Miconazole, Probenecid, antibiotics like Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Ofloxacin, etc....
- You may have symptoms of high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, Acetazolamide, water pill, Phenytoin, Rifampicin, medicines for constipation, Phenytoin, Rifampicin and medicines for thyroid disorders....
- Medicines like anti-allergic (ranitidine), clonidine, reserpine and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like atenolol alter the way the medicine works and may block the body's response to low blood sugar. This leads to dangerously low levels of blood sugar....
- Medicines like Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Water pill, Enalapril may affect kidney functions if taken along with the medicine.
- Medicines used to treat thyroid affect the way the medicine works.
Storage and disposal of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Store Amaryl M 2mg tablets at room temperature in a dry place.
- Protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Dosage of Amaryl M 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Overdose
- Overdose of tab Amaryl M 2mg may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and lactic acidosis (excessive lactic acid build-up).
- This can result in headache, nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbances, restlessness, impaired alertness and reactions, depression, confusion, dizziness etc.
- If you experience these, immediately take glucose or juice or sugar-containing products (sugar candy).
- Contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital as you may require close monitoring for the next few hours.
Missed a Dose
- A missed dose may lead to high blood sugar levels, which includes symptoms like feeling thirsty, excessive urination, loss of appetite, drowsiness, the fruity smell from breath etc.
- If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What diet should I follow?
- A diet should be high in fibre, low in fat with adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
- Maintain the regular meal timings and try to have soups and salads
- Diet should include boiled, steamed, or baked food.
- Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil), very less use of ghee and butter.
- Drink at least 8-10 glass of water daily.
- Carry fruit or low-calorie high fibre biscuits while travelling.
Q: What should I avoid being a diabetic patient?
- Do not shop when you are hungry. You could be tempted to buy oily and fried food.
- Avoid overeating
- Avoid maida, white bread, potato, noodles, corn flakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc.
- Stop having daals with ghee, deep-fried pulses.
- Avoid cream soups, carrot juice, deep-fried vegetables, vegetable curries with excess oil.
Q: My blood sugar falls too often, what could be the reason?
- Avoid skipping meals, fasting, too much alcohol intake, taking alcohol on an empty stomach and taking a double dose.
- If you are taking any medicines mentioned in the drug interaction section, you need to inform your doctor.
- Always keep a juice or sugar candy with you, in case you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia like headache, irritability, drowsiness, reduced alertness or nausea, immediately have the juice or glucose....
- Do not have artificial sweeteners in this situation.
- If such episodes happen too often, inform your doctor as you may need a decrease in the dose of this medicine.
Q: What is Amaryl M2 tablet?
A: Amaryl M 2mg is an oral anti-diabetic medicine, used mainly to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus characterized by raised blood glucose levels. This medicine is used to control blood sugar levels when they cannot be controlled by either Glimepiride or Metformin along with a controlled diet and exercise.
Q: What is the difference between Amaryl M 2mg and Amaryl?
- Amaryl contains Glimepiride, while Amaryl M 2mg is a combination of glimepiride and metformin.
- Amaryl M 2mg tablet is used when the blood sugar levels cannot be controlled by either Metformin or Glimepiride alone.
- Amaryl is used when the blood sugar levels cannot be controlled by Metformin.
- Both the medicine is used to control the blood glucose level. However, depending on your blood sugar levels, your doctor would prescribe you the most appropriate medicine.
Q: When should I take Amaryl M 2 tablet?
A: Amaryl M 2mg should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. It should preferably be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. It's better to take it at the same time every day to get maximum benefit.
Q: What is the composition of Amaryl M 2mg tablet?
A: The composition of Amaryl M 2mg consists of glimepiride and metformin as its active ingredient.
Q: What are the side effects of Amaryl M 2mg tablet?
A: Headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, low blood sugar level are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Amaryl M 2. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on your own. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.
Q: What is Amaryl M 2 used for?
A: Amaryl M 2mg tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; when diet, exercise and Glimepiride or Metformin alone is not able to control the blood sugar levels adequately.
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