Glimzab Mv 3/500/0.3mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Glimzab Mv tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a combination of metformin, glimepiride and voglibose as active ingredients. Do not miss any dose or abruptly stop taking this tablet without informing your doctor. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect.
To prevent low blood glucose levels, it's important to have regular meals, carry a fast-acting source of glucose, and avoid alcohol. It is also advised to always keep candy or chocolate with them while going out in case they suddenly feel symptoms of low blood sugar levels like dizziness, irritability, hunger pangs, and sweating.
The most common side effects of Glimzab Mv tablet include low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia), taste changes, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, oedema (swelling), blurred vision, bone fracture, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may also experience weight gain.
Avoid taking this medication if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease. Inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of heart disease, as it may not be suitable for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. Regularly check your blood sugar levels and your doctor may recommend blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Product Summary
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Contains | Glimepiride(3.0 Mg) + Voglibose(0.3 Mg) + Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes |
Side effects | Losw blood sugar, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Contraindications of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of Glimzab Mv tablet.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have any kind of kidney or liver problem.
- 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 a history of any kind of heart condition like shock, heart failure, etc.
- If you are an alcoholic.
- If you have a history of severe infection pre or post-surgery.
- If you have stomach or intestinal obstruction or disorder.
Side effects of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Low blood sugar levels
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, and stomach ache are common symptoms that appear at the beginning of treatment and settle gradually.
- Altered taste
- Bloating
- Flatulence
Precautions and Warnings of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have been advised to do a CT scan or MRI with contrast media, then inform the hospital that you are on Glimzab Mv tablet. Your doctor will advise you to stop the medicine a few days before the investigation. ...
- You experience diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration or less fluid intake.
- Prolonged fasting should be avoided. Never miss your meals.
- You are taking other medicines for diabetes, caution is needed, as a fall in blood glucose can occur.
- You are taking any antihypertensive medicines, painkillers or water pills.
- You have an upcoming surgery, the doctor may adjust the dose or replace the medicine for a few days.
- You have pre-existing medical conditions such as intestinal diseases like Roemheld syndrome (epigastric pressure in the gastrointestinal tract), severe hernia, obstruction or ulcers in the intestine, etc....
- You have a kidney or liver disorder, thyroid disorder, or G6PD deficiency.
- Monitoring of vitamin B12 is recommended if you are on long-term treatment with Glimzab Mv tablet.
Directions for Use of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Glimzab Mv tablet should be taken orally as directed by your doctor.
- It should be taken with or after a meal and swallowed whole with a glass of water.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and did not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Store Glimzab Mv tablet below 25°C.
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Quick Tips of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Taking Glimzab Mv tablet along with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol or skipping meals may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Carry a source of sugar with you for immediate relief.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver function. Let your doctor know if you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Dosage of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
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Mode of Action of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
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Interactions of GLIMZAB MV 3/500/0.3MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Glimzab Mv tablet may interact with other medicines if taken at the same time. Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well and other treatments you are taking for any disorder....
- In particular, if you are taking medicines for brain and heart-related disorders, tuberculosis, acidity, fungal infections, painkillers, antihypertensive medicines, etc.
- You may have symptoms of high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, water pills, rifampicin (anti-tuberculosis medicine), medicines for constipation, phenytoin (anti-epileptic medicine), and medicines for thyroid disorders....
- Glimzab Mv tablet may alter the way blood thinners work like phenprocoumon.
- Other medicines, like oral contraceptives, other anti-diabetics, etc, can affect blood glucose levels. Therefore, concomitant use should be undertaken with caution.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
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