Glimiprime Dm1 Tab

Composition

Glimepiride 1 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (as sustained/extended release)

Uses of Glimiprime Dm1 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet and exercise alone or single therapy is insufficient; helps control high blood sugar

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• •Improves insulin release and insulin sensitivity
• •Helps achieve better HbA1c control
• •Reduces symptoms of high blood sugar such as excessive thirst and urination

How it works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from the pancreas and improves peripheral glucose utilization. Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed, usually once daily with the first main meal (or as advised). Swallow whole; do not crush/chew if sustained/extended release. Maintain diet/exercise plan and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Glimiprime Dm1 Tab may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia
• •nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain