GLI 2 MET TAB

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to help control high blood sugar when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin. Metformin (a biguanide) decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, helping the body use insulin better and reducing glucose absorption from the intestine.

Take by mouth as prescribed by the doctor, usually once or twice daily with meals to reduce stomach upset and risk of low sugar. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush/chew if it is a sustained/extended-release formulation. Monitor blood glucose regularly and follow diet/exercise advice.

Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar),nausea,diarrhoea,abdominal pain,loss of appetite,metallic taste,headache,dizziness,weight gain (with glimepiride)

May cause hypoglycaemia—higher risk with missed meals, excess exercise, alcohol, elderly, or with other antidiabetics; carry glucose/sugar source. Use caution in kidney or liver disease; metformin is not recommended in severe renal impairment due to risk of lactic acidosis. Temporarily stop metformin before/after iodinated contrast procedures or major surgery as advised by doctor. Seek urgent care for symptoms of lactic acidosis (deep/rapid breathing, severe weakness, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain).