Gluconorm G 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Medical Description
Gluconorm G2 tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine containing glimepiride and metformin. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus condition, where the blood sugar level is above normal. This medicine decreases blood glucose levels.
Before starting Gluconorm G2, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Zoryl M 2 tablet, Gemer 2 tablet, Amaryl M2 tablet and Glimestar M2 tablet are some more medications that combine metformin and glimepiride.
Gluconorm G2 tablet works by increasing insulin secretion from the pancreas and making your body cells utilise insulin optimally. It also decreases glucose production and reduces its absorption in the body. As a result, the blood sugar level is reduced, which helps to control type 2 diabetes.
While taking this medicine, it is essential to make certain lifestyle modifications, such as consuming a healthy and balanced diet, staying active, quitting smoking and regularly checking your blood sugar. This may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹279.14 |
You Save | ₹38.06 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) + Glimepiride(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Nausea, low blood sugar, vomiting, taste disturbance, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Contraindications of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride or any of the ingredients of Gluconorm G2 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, a recent incidence of heart attack and shock.
- If you are an alcoholic.
Side effects of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Weight gain
- Low blood sugar levels
- Headache
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- High blood pressure
- Irregular heart rhythm
Precautions and Warnings of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Pregnancy
- It is advisable not to use this medicine during pregnancy as this medicine may harm your unborn baby.
- If you have diabetes and happen to be pregnant, your doctor may shift you from this medicine to insulin injections.
- Inform your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy or are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
- It is advisable not to breastfeed during the treatment with Gluconorm G2 as it may harm the baby.
- Consult your doctor for more information on the use of this medicine while breastfeeding.
Driving
- It 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 a 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 this medicine.
- 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 are experiencing pins-and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness.
- You are going to have a diagnostic imaging test that involves an 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 serious kidney and liver problems.
- You have a thyroid disorder.
- You are overweight (specific diet restrictions may be suggested).
- You experience extreme 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, immediately have sugar or sweet juice. Inform your doctor as you may need a change in your medicine's dose....
Directions for Use of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Storage and disposal of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Store Gluconorm G2 tablet at room temperature in a dry place protected from moisture.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick Tips of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Gluconorm G2 tablet is a diabetes medication. It is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the exact dose and duration.
- It should be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should not consume more than your doctor has prescribed. If you have kidney or liver disease, consult your doctor.
- Along with taking Gluconorm G2, you should make certain lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol.
- A balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is also recommended for good blood sugar control.
- Some people may experience low blood glucose levels, flatulence, metallic taste, or diarrhoea while taking Gluconorm G2. If these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding before beginning this tablet, as well as your complete medical history.
Dosage of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Overdose
- Overdose of Gluconorm G2 tablet may lead to severe hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis (Excessive lactic acid build-up) & (low blood sugar).
- 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, a fruity smell from breath, etc.
- If you missed any dose of Gluconorm G2 tablet, take it as soon as you remember it.
- 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 GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- This combination 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 (allows the cells of the body to use blood glucose more effectively, reducing blood sugar).
Interactions of GLUCONORM G 2MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes like Insulin, Pioglitazone, medicines for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors like Captopril), Steroids, Chloramphenicol, Fenfluramine, Fenyramidol, medicine to lower blood cholesterol (fibrates), medicine to treat depression (Fluoxetine), medicine to treat blood clotting like Coumarins, Cyclophosphamide, Miconazole, Probenecid, antibiotics like Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Ofloxacin, etc....
- You may have symptoms of high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, Acetazolamide, Water pill, Phenytoin, Rifampicin, medicines for constipation and medicines for thyroid disorders
- Medicines like anti-allergic (ranitidine), clonidine, reserpine and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like atenolol can alter the way this medicine works and may block your body's response to low blood sugar. This can lead to dangerously low levels of blood sugar....
- Medicines like Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Water pill, Enalapril may affect your kidney functions if taken along with this medicine.
- Medicines used to treat thyroid can affect the way this medicine works.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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, cornflakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc.
- Stop having daals with ghee and deep-fried pulses.
- Avoid cream soups, carrot juice, deep-fried vegetables and 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 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: When should I take Gluconorm G2?
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Q: How many tablets of the Gluconorm G2 tablet I should take in a day?
Q: Can I Stop taking Gluconorm G2 on my own?
Q: How does Gluconorm G2 work?
- Gluconorm G2 tablet is known to control blood sugar to a greater extent than metformin or glimepiride alone. Glimepiride lowers the blood sugar level, increasing the 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 the production of sugar by the liver.
- Both 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).
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