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Glimp 2mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

MRP61.83

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Glimp 2mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Glimp 2mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED

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Product Summary

Salt Content
Glimepiride(2.0 Mg)
Uses
Type-II Diabetes Mellitus
Therapy
Anti-diabetic
Side effects
Nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, hypoglycaemia
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Regulated

Medical Description

Glimp 2 tablet helps manage type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially when diet and exercise alone haven't been sufficient. The active component in this medicine is glimepiride, which belongs to a class of anti-diabetic medicines known as sulfonylureas. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition where your body either doesn't produce enough insulin or your cells become resistant to the insulin it does produce. Since insulin is the hormone responsible for moving sugar from your bloodstream into your cells for energy, this impaired process leads to elevated blood sugar levels, which can result in various serious health complications over time.

Glimp 2 tablet works by targeting your pancreas and stimulating it to produce and release a greater amount of insulin into your body. This increased level of insulin then facilitates the proper utilization of sugar, effectively lowering the elevated glucose concentration in your blood. It is essential to understand that this medication is part of a comprehensive treatment plan and should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, including the dose and duration. You should swallow the tablet whole with water and take it with or after a meal, ideally at a fixed time each day to maximize its benefits and help reduce potential side effects.

While Glimp 2 tablet is generally well-tolerated, it is crucial to be aware of possible side effects. Common ones include gastrointestinal issues like nausea, as well as dizziness, headache, and weight gain. A more significant concern is the risk of hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar, which can manifest as extreme hunger, headache, shakiness, confusion, and reduced alertness. If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately consume a simple sugar, such as juice or a chocolate bar. Never stop taking this medicine on your own, even if side effects occur or you feel better; always consult your doctor first.

Uses

Glimp 2 tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise fail to control your blood sugar levels.

Contraindications

  • If you have an allergy to glimepiride or sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any other ingredients of Glimp Tablet.
  • If you have type1 diabetes.
  • If you have the following signs like fatigue, nausea, frequent urination and muscle stiffness (due to diabetic ketoacidosis).
  • If you have kidney or liver disease.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Weight gain
  • Hypoglycaemia

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

Glimp Tablets should not be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, your doctor may switch to insulin therapy. Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Glimepiride may pass into breast milk and should not be taken during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor regarding the use of Glimp Tablet while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Glimp Tablet can cause low blood sugar levels, which can lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion. These can be dangerous while driving.Consult your doctor whether you can drive a car if you have frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia.Keep a juice or a bar of chocolate in the car close to you while driving and in case you start feeling any of the above symptoms of hypoglycaemia, immediately drink the juice or eat the chocolate bar. Note that artificial sweeteners are not of any use in such scenarios.

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Alcohol

Be cautious not to drink alcohol on an empty stomach. Alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness and reaction time, confusion, shakiness, dizziness. These could be signs of low blood sugar. If you have any of these, immediately have sugar or sweet juice.
  • You are suffering from severe liver disease or kidney disease.
  • You have G6PD deficiency, and Glimepiride can cause hemolytic anaemia (destruction of red blood cells).

Directions for Use

  • Glimp 2 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
  • It should be taken with or after a meal to reduce its side effects. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Storage and disposal

  • Store at room temperature in a original package
  • Keep our of the reach of childrens and pets

Quick Tips

  • Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not stop taking it without consulting them first.
  • Always take the tablet with or immediately after a meal to help minimize side effects.
  • Do not cut, break, or chew the tablet; swallow it whole with a glass of water.
  • Be vigilant for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) such as extreme hunger, dizziness, or confusion.
  • If you experience symptoms of low blood sugar, immediately consume a source of simple sugar, such as juice or a sweet treat.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol, especially on an empty stomach, as it increases your risk of developing low blood sugar.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, as this medicine is generally not recommended during these times.
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, and sleepiness. Immediately consume some sugar or sugar-containing drink. If the person has fainted, do not give food or drink. You must seek immediate emergency medical care if you suspect an overdose with Glimp Tablet.

Missed a Dose

  • If you missed any dose of Glimp 2 tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

  • Your pancreas produces a hormone called insulin. Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells. The cells then use it as fuel for energy. In type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t utilize insulin properly, so the sugar is not able to enter the cells and stays in your bloodstream.
  • Glimepiride increases the amount of insulin released from your pancreas. This insulin then lowers your blood sugar levels.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some medicines can affect the way Glimp 2 tablet works, or this medicine 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.
  • These medicines along with Glimp 2 tablet can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose levels: fluconazole, aspirin, antidiabetic medicines like metformin, insulin, warfarin, ramipril, lisinopril, allopurinol.
  • These medicines can interfere with Glimp 2 tablet and cause an increase in blood glucose: oestrogens, progestogens, diuretics, levothyroxine, rifampicin, glucocorticoids, chlorpromazine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Glimp Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine and needs to be taken for the prescribed duration. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own without informing your doctor.

Side effects associated with this medicine are nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain. In case side effects do not resolve on their own, do not stop taking Glimp Tablet without informing your doctor.

Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and extreme sleepiness, primarily due to severely low blood sugar. You should immediately consume some sugar or a sugar-containing drink. If the person has fainted, do not give them anything to eat or drink until they regain consciousness. You must seek immediate emergency medical care if you suspect an overdose.

No, Glimp 2 Tablet contains glimepiride, which is chemically related to sulfonylureas and sulfonamides. If you have an allergy to glimepiride, sulfonylureas, or sulfonamides (often referred to as sulfa medicines), you should not take Glimp 2 Tablet. Inform your doctor about any known allergies before starting this treatment.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:GLIMP

Manufacturer Name:ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Address:Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - B-3 Dav Bhoomi Industrialestate, Puhana Iqbalpur Road , Roorkee 248 667

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Glimp 2 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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