Diapride M 2 Tablet

Diapride M 2 Tablet contains Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) and is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus when monotherapy does not adequately control blood glucose. Prescription required.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus when monotherapy does not adequately control blood glucose

Glimepiride increases insulin secretion from the pancreas to lower blood sugar. Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, helping control fasting and post-meal glucose.

Take with meals as prescribed (often once daily with the main meal for SR metformin). Do not crush/chew sustained-release tablets. Monitor blood glucose; avoid skipping meals.

Hypoglycaemia, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, metallic taste, weight gain

Risk of hypoglycaemia due to glimepiride, especially with missed meals, alcohol, or other antidiabetics. Metformin rarely can cause lactic acidosis; avoid in severe kidney impairment and during dehydration/acute illness; check renal function periodically. Temporarily stop metformin around iodinated contrast or surgery as advised.

Alcohol, iodinated contrast media, insulin/other antidiabetics, beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia), azole antifungals (increase sulfonylurea effect), cimetidine (raises metformin levels), corticosteroids/diuretics (increase glucose)

Store below 30°C, protect from moisture and light

Amaryl M 2 Tablet, Glimy M 2 Tablet, Glypride M 2 Tablet, Glimepiride 2 mg + Metformin SR 500 mg (generic), Gluconorm-G2 Forte (different strengths vary)