Glimestar M 1mg Forte Strip Of 30 Tablets
Medical Description
Glimestar M1 Forte tablet is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains two active ingredients: glimepiride and metformin. This medication is effective for lowering elevated blood sugar levels, especially when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient to manage the condition.
To achieve the best results, it is essential to follow a healthy diet and engage in regular physical activity while taking Glimestar M1 Forte. The medication should be taken as directed by your doctor, adhering to the prescribed doses and duration. It is recommended to take the tablet with the first meal of the day.
Before using Glimestar M1 Forte, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, and share your complete medical history. Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes may face an increased risk of various health complications, including issues related to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves, as well as heart diseases and stroke.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹242.73 |
You Save | ₹26.97 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Glimepiride(1.0 Mg) + Metformin Hydrochloride(1000.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Nausea, low blood sugar, vomiting, taste disturbance, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Contraindications of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride or any of the ingredient of Glimestar M1 Forte 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 GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Low blood sugar level
Precautions and Warnings of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
- Glimestar M1 Forte 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
- It is advisable not to consume alcohol during treatment with Glimestar M1 Forte 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
- You suffer from 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, have sugar or sweet juice. Inform your doctor as you may need a change in the medicine's dose....
- You suffer from pins-and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness.
- You are undergoing a diagnostic imaging test that involves the injection of iodine.
- You suffer from dehydration due to diarrhoea, vomiting or limited fluid intake.
- You have suffered through trauma.
- You are undergoing surgery shortly.
- You have or had thyroid, kidney and liver disease.
- You skip meals or have irregular mealtimes.
- You suffer from weight gain (specific diet restrictions may be suggested).
Directions for Use of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Storage and disposal of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Dosage of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Overdose
- Overdose of Glimestar M1 Forte tablet 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.
Mode of Action of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Glimestar M1 Forte tablet is known to control blood sugar to a greater extent than metformin or glimepiride alone. Glimiperide 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).
Interactions of GLIMESTAR M 1MG FORTE STRIP OF 30 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Sometimes Glimestar M1 Forte tablet may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Glimestar M1 Forte tablet works, if taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder....
- Especially if you are on certain medications like painkillers, medicines for heart diseases, muscle pain, brain-related disorder, antacids like ranitidine, anti-coagulants such as warfarin, medicine to lower blood cholesterol (fibrates), medicines for a thyroid disorder, antihypertensive medicines etc....
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are antibiotics like Clarithromycin, oral contraceptives, anti-epileptic medicines like phenytoin, medicines for constipation, water pills etc.
- You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are already taking other medicines for diabetes like Insulin, Pioglitazone. Caution is advised.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
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 little 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?
- Your blood sugar may fall if you skip meals, have irregular meal patterns, are fasting, increase alcohol intake especially on an empty stomach and or taking a double dose of the medicine. If you are taking medicines mentioned in the drug interaction section, inform the doctor....
- Take juice or sugar candy with you, in case of Hypoglycemia like Headache, Irritability, Drowsiness, reduced alertness or nausea, immediately have the juice or glucose.
- Avoid artificial sweeteners in this situation.
- If such episodes happen too often, inform the doctor as you may need a decrease in the dose of the medicine.
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