Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Pharmasynth Formulations Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
What is Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet?
Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medication containing Gliclazide and Metformin, used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in adults. It works by improving blood glucose levels through insulin release from the pancreas and reducing liver glucose production.
What are the possible side effects of Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet?
Common side effects may include hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Rare but serious side effects like lactic acidosis and vitamin B12 deficiency can also occur with long-term use.
Can the use of Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, this medication can lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), especially if taken without food or in combination with other diabetes medications. Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky.
Can the use of Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Yes, this medication can increase levels of lactic acid in the blood, leading to a medical emergency known as MALA (Metformin-associated lactic acidosis). This is a rare but serious side effect, particularly in patients with underlying kidney disease, old age, or those consuming large amounts of alcohol.
Can the use of Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, this medication can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach, potentially leading to anemia and nerve problems. Untreated, this may cause tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, change in mental status, and difficulty maintaining balance.
Are there any specific conditions in which Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet should not be taken?
This medication should be avoided in patients with known allergies to its components or excipients. It is also contraindicated in individuals with moderate to severe kidney disease or underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while taking Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet?
No, consuming alcohol along with this medication can increase the risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Glimecare 80mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
