Gliben 2M Tablet

Composition of Gliben 2M Tablet

Gliben 2M Tablet contains Glimepiride 2 mg tablet. It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Gliben 2M Tablet

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults as an adjunct to diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Helps reduce high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Improves glycaemic control alongside diet and exercise
• May reduce diabetes-related complications when sugars are controlled
• Convenient once-daily dosing (as prescribed)

How Gliben 2M Tablet works

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that lowers blood glucose mainly by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. It may also improve peripheral insulin sensitivity, helping the body use glucose better.

How to take Gliben 2M Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Swallow with water; do not skip meals to reduce risk of low blood sugar. Monitor blood glucose regularly.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gliben 2M Tablet

Most side effects of Gliben 2M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• stomach upset
• diarrhoea
• weight gain
• skin rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gliben 2M Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia, especially with missed meals, excessive exercise, alcohol intake, elderly patients, or when used with other glucose-lowering drugs. Use with caution in kidney or liver impairment; dose adjustment may be needed. Avoid driving/operating machinery if experiencing hypoglycaemia symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have sulfonylurea allergy, G6PD deficiency (risk of haemolysis), or if you are fasting/ill. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Seek urgent care for severe hypoglycaemia, jaundice, or severe allergic reactions.

Do not take Gliben 2M if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin and other antidiabetics (increased hypoglycaemia risk), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia), azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin), quinolones, NSAIDs, salicylates, warfarin (effect may change), corticosteroids (raise glucose), thiazide/loop diuretics (raise glucose), rifampicin (reduced effect), ACE inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia), alcohol (can increase hypoglycaemia)

How to store Gliben 2M Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original strip and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Gliben 2M Tablet

Take it shortly before a meal, and eat that meal. Check your sugar as often as your doctor has asked, especially when your routine changes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

R.B.PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea