| Product Type: | Tablets |
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| Category: | Diabetic |
| Size: | 1X10 |
| Composition: | Glimepiride IP -1 mg, Metformin Hydrochloride IP- 500 mg (SR) |
| Description: |
Glimepiride + Metformin is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. |
| Uses: | Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Precautions: | Unsafe to use during breastfeeding/pregnancy |
| Side Effects: |
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