Uses, Side Effects, Price of Glutowin Plus 2.5mg Tablet

GLUTOWIN PLUS contains combination of Glibenclamide and Metformin

Glibenclamide belong to a group of medicines called sulphonylureas

Metformin belong to a group of medicines called biguanides

Therapeutic Uses

To lower blood sugar levels and are used in the treatment of late-onset diabetes (type II diabetes mellitus) in patients whose blood sugar is not controlled by diet alone and who are not suitable for insulin injections

Warning & Precautions

• Are allergic (hypersensitive) to Glibenclamide and Metformin, other sulphonylureas or any of the other ingredients
• Suffer from early onset or type I diabetes (requiring insulin)
• Suffer from severe kidney or liver disease
• Are suffering from ketoacidosis (caused by excessively high blood sugars in diabetics)
• Are suffering from a severe infection
• Are suffering from stress
• Are suffering from any condition likely to make controlling your blood sugar difficult
• Are due to undergo surgery
• Have reduced consciousness or coma resulting from your diabetes
• Have porphyria (a disease of blood proteins affecting the skin, gut and nervous system) Are malnourished
• Are suffering from hormone-induced disorders (functional disorders of the pituitary or adrenal glands) Are an alcoholic
• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about the best way to control your blood sugar levels while pregnant
• GLUTOWIN PLUS should not been used under 18 years of age
• If your blood sugar is not well controlled, then this can affect your vision and/or concentration. If you are affected in any way do not drive or operate machinery

Interactions

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (azapropazone and phenylbutazone)
• Isoniazid, rifamycins, chloramphenicol, co-trimoxazole, sulphonamides and tetracyclines used to treat bacterial infections
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs] used to treat depression
• Miconazole used to treat fungal infections
• Allopurinol, sulfinpyrazone and probenecid used to treat gout
• Bosentan, diazoxide, captopril, enalapril and beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure
• Quinine and quinidine used to treat and prevent malaria
• Warfarin and disopyramide used to thin the blood and prevent clotting
• Chlorpromazine used to treat psychosis and other mental illness
• Cimetidine and ranitidine used to treat stomach ulcers
• Crisantaspase, used in the treatment of cancer
• Loop and thiazide diuretics used to treat water retention and heart failure
• Clofibrate used to reduce cholesterol
• Lithium (used to treat manic depression/bipolar disorder)
• Hormone treatments and contraceptives (e.g. testosterone, oestrogens, progesterones, oral contraceptives, anabolic steroids, corticosteroids and octreotides)
• Thyroid hormone (used to treat an underactive thyroid gland)corticosteroids
• Ciclosporin, used to prevent organ transplant rejection

Directions & For Use

• Always take GLUTOWIN PLUS as your doctor has told you
• This medicine should be swallowed as a whole
• Never crush or chew the tablets
• Stay on your exercise and diet program and test your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine
• If you take more GLUTOWIN PLUS, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. Symptoms include sweating, hunger, increased heart rate, reduced consciousness, coma or seizures
• If you forget a dose, take another dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. Never take a double dose to make up for the one missed
• Do not stop this GLUTOWIN PLUS until your physician tells

Side Effects

• Digestive problems
• Bellyache
• Loss of appetite

Safety Information

• 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