Uses, Side Effects, Price of Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

GLIMSER P 2/500/15MG is a combination of Glimepiride and Metformin and Pioglitazone

Therapeutic Uses Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

To treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus in adults

It helps to control the level of sugar in your blood by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces

Warning & Precautions Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

• Are allergic to GLIMSER P 2/500/15MG or to any of its ingredients
• Have a condition called metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis
• Have liver or kidney or heart problems
• Have insulin dependent diabetes
• Are in a diabetic coma
• Have severe heart failure
• Have a type of diabetic eye disease that causes swelling in the back of the eye (macular edema)
• Have or have had cancer of the bladder
• Are a premenopausal woman
• Are alcoholic, since GLIMSER P 2/500/15MG with alcohol can increase the chance of getting lactic acidosis
• Tell your doctor if you are you think you might be or are planning to become pregnant or breast feeding
• GLIMSER P 2/500/15MG may pass into breast milk
• Consult your doctor for advice
• Your ability to concentrate or react may be reduced if your blood sugar is lowered (hypoglycaemia) or raised (hyperglycaemia) or if you develop visual problems because of such conditions. Bear in mind that you could endanger yourself or others (e.g. when driving a car or using machines)
• Please ask your doctor whether you can drive a car and use machines

Interactions Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

• Phenylbutazone, azopropazone, oxyphenbutazone, and aspirin, used to treat pain and inflammation
• Coumarin derivations similar as warfarin used to inhibit blood clotting
• Fenfluramine used to reduce weight
• Disopyramide calledanti-arrhythmic agents used to control abnormal twinkle
• Fibrates used to lower high cholesterol position
• drugs lowering high blood pressure (ACE impediments)
• Fluoxetine, MAO impediments, used to treat depression
• Allopurinol, probenecid, and sulfinpyrazone used to treat gout
• Tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, fluconazole, miconazole, quinolones, and clarithromycin, used to treat bacterial and fungal infections
• Some long- acting sulfonamides used to treat urinary infections
• Rifampicin ( used to treat tuberculosis and other infections)
• Oestrogens, progestogens containing womanish coitus hormones
• Levothyroxine used to stimulate the thyroid gland
• Chlorpromazine and other phenothiazine derivations to treat severe internal diseases
• Laxatives are used to treat constipation when they're used long term
• Phenytoin used to treat fits
• Barbiturates used to treat unease and sleep problems
• Acetazolamide used to treat increased pressure in the eye
• Beta- blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine, used to treat high blood pressure or heart failure
• Medicines to treat stomach ulcers ( called H2 antagonists)

Directions & For Use Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

• Take GLIMSER P 2/500/15MG exactly as prescribed
• Your doctor will usually start you on a low dose and increase your dose slowly to control your blood sugar levels
• Take this medicine on schedule as prescribed by your doctor. It is important not to leave out any meal while taking this medicine
• Swallow the tablets whole with at least half glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets
• The dose of GLIMSER P 2/500/15MG depends on your needs, condition and results of blood and urine sugar tests and is determined by your doctor
• Do not take more tablets than your doctor has prescribed

Side Effects Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

• Headache, dizziness
• Joint or back pain
• Impotence, flatulence
• Shortness of breath
• Small reduction in red blood cell count
• Respiratory infection
• Abnormal vision
• Weight gain, numbness
• Decreased blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)

Safety Information Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet

• Read the label carefully before use
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• Use under medical supervision
• Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and heat

FAQ'S

Q.1-Can I drink alcohol while taking Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet ? No, it isn't safe to drink alcohol while using Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol may lower your blood sugar situation (hypoglycemia). Also, it can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.

Q.2-What should I inform the croaker before taking Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet ? Before taking Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet inform your croaker if you have congestive heart failure, order problems, liver problems, or swelling of the reverse of the eye. Inform the croaker if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Let the croaker know if you're taking any traditional and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Q.3-Can the use of Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 insufficiency? Yes, the use of Glimser P 2/500/15mg Tablet can beget vitamin B12 insufficiency as it contains metformin in it. In long-term use, it interferes with the immersion of vitamin B12 in the stomach.