Amaryl Mp 1MG

Composition

Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg)

Uses of Amaryl Mp 1MG

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to improve blood glucose control when diet and exercise alone are inadequate; used when combination therapy is required.

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• •Improves insulin secretion and sensitivity
• •Helps achieve better HbA1c control than monotherapy
• •Convenient combination therapy in one tablet

How it works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and improves peripheral insulin sensitivity. Metformin (a biguanide) decreases hepatic glucose production and reduces intestinal glucose absorption while improving insulin sensitivity.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with food (preferably with/after breakfast) to reduce stomach upset and risk of low sugar. Swallow whole; do not crush/chew (ER component). Monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Amaryl Mp 1MG may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia
• •nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •loss of appetite