Glimestar M2 Tablets 30'S
Medical Description
Glimestar M2 tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine. It contains glimepiride and metformin as its active ingredients. It is used to treat a condition called type 2 diabetes mellitus, where the blood sugar level is above normal. This medicine decreases blood sugar levels. Take this medicine as suggested by the doctor and in the dose and duration prescribed. Do not stop taking the medicine on your own. You should follow a healthy diet and regular exercise while on treatment with this medicine. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
The main side effect of Glimestar-M 2 Tablet is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Symptoms to watch for include sweating, dizziness, and shaking, and carry a fast-acting source of glucose. Regular meals are important, and alcohol should be avoided as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar. Other side effects may include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may also gain weight while on this medication.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹96.71 |
You Save | ₹13.19 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) + Glimepiride(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes |
Side effects | Nausea, low blood sugar, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
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Uses of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
Contraindications of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
- If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride, or any of the ingredients of Glimestar M2 tablet.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have 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, or shock.
- If you are going to take injections containing iodine.
- If you had heart or lung failure, or a recent incidence of heart attack and shock.
- If you are an alcoholic.
Side effects of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
- Low blood sugar levels
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, reduced alertness, confusion, shakiness, or dizziness.
- You experience 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 in the near future.
- You have kidney or liver problems.
- You have a thyroid disorder.
- You are overweight.
Directions for Use of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
Storage and disposal of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
- Store Glimestar M2 tablet at room temperature in a dry place.
- Protect it from moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
- It's essential to maintain a regular exercise routine, eat a balanced diet, and continue taking your diabetes medications alongside Glimestar-M 2 Tablet PR.
- To avoid stomach upset, take it with food and monitor your blood sugar regularly. Be cautious when using it with other antidiabetic drugs, consuming alcohol, or if meals are missed, as these can cause hypoglycemia. ...
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you need surgery with general anesthesia. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience rapid or deep breathing, ongoing nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, as these may indicate lactic acidosis, a rare but serious condition. ...
- Your doctor may also monitor your liver function, so report any symptoms like stomach pain, loss of appetite, or jaundice.
Dosage of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
How Does It Work?
Interactions of GLIMESTAR M2 TABLETS 30'S
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes like insulin, blood pressure lowering medicines like captopril, steroids, cholesterol-lowering medicines, medicines related to mood disorders, immunosuppressants, anti-gout medicines like probenecid, and antibiotics like clarithromycin, ofloxacin....
- You may have symptoms of high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, acetazolamide, water pills, anti-epileptic medicines like phenytoin, anti-tuberculosis medicines like rifampicin, medicines for constipation, and medicines for thyroid disorders....
- Medicines like diclofenac, Ibuprofen, and enalapril may affect your kidney function if taken along with this medicine.
- Medicines used to treat thyroid disorders can affect the way this medicine works.
Content Details
Dr. Mahesh Muthe
MBBS
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What diet should I follow if I am a diabetic patient?
- 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 glasses 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 are the signs of hypoglycemia?
Q: What is Glimestar M2 used for?
Q: When to take Glimestar M2?
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