Debistal Gm 2mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to metformin, pioglitazone, glimepiride, or any other ingredient of Debistal Gm Tablet.
• If you have class III or IV heart failure.
• 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, a recent incidence of heart attack and shock due to lack oxygen supply.
• If you are an alcoholic.

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• Eye disorders
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Fractures
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Headache
• Muscle pain

• Debistal Gm Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a 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.

• Store Debistal Gm Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
• Protect it from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Take the tablet exactly as directed by your doctor, at a fixed time each day.
• Do not stop taking the medicine on your own, even if your blood sugar levels are controlled.
• Be aware of the signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) such as sweating, dizziness, and confusion. Always carry a source of sugar, such as juice or candy.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption while on this medication.
• Inform your doctor about all other medications, supplements, or herbs you are taking to prevent drug interactions.
• Maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise routine as advised by your doctor.

Overdose

• Overdose of Debistal Gm Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels), nausea, vomiting, lactic acidosis (excessive lactic acid build-up), headache, 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 if you have taken too much of this medicine.

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, a fruity smell from breath, etc.
• If you have missed any dose of this 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 dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

• 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.
• Pioglitazone acts by improving the sensitivity of liver (hepatic) and peripheral (muscle) tissue to insulin
• All of these components are known to increase the insulin sensitivity of the body (allows the cells of the body to use blood glucose more effectively, reducing blood sugar).

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Debistal Gm Tablet works or Debistal Gm itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are on other blood sugar medicine, heart medicine, blood pressure medicine, antibiotics, painkillers, medicine used to treat brain related disorder, blood thinners, antacids, or immu...

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