Jubiglim 2

Composition of Jubiglim 2

Jubiglim 2 contains Glimepiride 2 mg. It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Jubiglim 2

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to help control blood glucose along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• Improves overall glycaemic control (HbA1c)
• Helps reduce diabetes-related complications with long-term control
• Convenient once-daily dosing

How Jubiglim 2 works

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that lowers blood glucose by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. It also helps improve peripheral glucose utilization, reducing fasting and post-meal sugar levels.

How to take Jubiglim 2

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Swallow with water; do not skip meals after taking. Dose is individualized based on blood glucose; do not stop or change dose without medical advice.

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 Jubiglim 2

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

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhoea
• weight gain
• skin rash
• itching

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 Jubiglim 2

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia increases with missed meals, excess exercise, alcohol, elderly age, kidney/liver impairment, or when used with other antidiabetics. Monitor blood glucose regularly. Use with caution in hepatic/renal disease; dose adjustment may be needed. Inform doctor if you have G6PD deficiency (risk of haemolysis). Stop and seek care for signs of severe allergy (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty) or persistent low sugar. Not indicated for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Do not take Jubiglim 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

Other antidiabetics (insulin, metformin) may increase hypoglycaemia risk; alcohol increases risk of hypoglycaemia; beta-blockers may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms; corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics and thyroid hormones may reduce glucose-lowering effect; azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole), macrolides, sulfonamides, quinolones may increase hypoglycaemia risk; rifampicin may reduce effect; ACE inhibitors may enhance glucose lowering.

How to store Jubiglim 2

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

Expert advice for Jubiglim 2

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:

JUBILANT LIFESCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea