Glimedose M2 Tab

Composition

Glimepiride 2 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (modified release)

Uses of Glimedose M2 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (in adults) when diet and exercise alone or single-agent therapy do not provide adequate glycaemic control

• •Lowers blood sugar
• •Improves HbA1c control
• •Controls fasting and post-meal glucose
• •Combination therapy in one tablet
• •Helps reduce diabetes complications with good control

How it works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from the pancreas and improves insulin sensitivity. Metformin (a biguanide) reduces glucose production in the liver and decreases intestinal glucose absorption while improving peripheral glucose uptake.

Directions for use

Oral tablet; take exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily with or just after food (often with breakfast) to reduce stomach upset and risk of low sugar. Swallow whole (do not crush/chew if modified-release); monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Glimedose M2 Tab may include:

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