Glimy M 3mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (3mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Glimy M 3mg Tablet is a sulfonylurea medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, helping to control blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications. Glimy M 3mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication that belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes thereby preventing serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness.
Glimy M 3mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
What is the dosage of Glimy M 3mg Tablet?
The recommended starting dose of Glimy M 3mg Tablet is 1 mg or 2 mg once daily, administered with breakfast. If you are at a higher risk of low blood sugar (e.g., the elderly or patients with renal impairment), you will be given a starting dose of 1 mg once daily. The usual maintenance dose is 1–4 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 8 mg once daily. After reaching a daily dose of 2 mg, the dosage will be increased not more than 2 mg at 1- to 2-week intervals, based on your blood glucose level.
Does Glimy M 3mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Glimy M 3mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Is Glimy M 3mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Glimy M 3mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Glimy M 3mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Does Glimy M 3mg Tablet cause memory loss?
No, it is not known that Glimy M 3mg Tablet causes memory loss. However, some individuals may experience transient side effects like dizziness or fatigue, which could temporarily affect concentration and memory.
Can people with diabetes have proteins?
Yes, people with diabetes must include proteins along with other essential nutrients in their daily diet. Proteins are one of the major energy providers among all essential nutrients. Besides, being the building blocks of the human body, proteins break down into glucose to release energy. Unlike carbohydrates, the metabolism of proteins into glucose is much slower. Thus, the spike in blood sugar levels might occur after a few hours after consumption.
Are artificial sweeteners good for people with diabetes?
No, artificial sweeteners are not good for people with diabetes. They are composed of chemicals that can cause mild to severe side effects. Thus, it is better to limit or avoid their use as much as you can.
Can diabetes be cured?
Diabetes is a condition that causes changes in your blood glucose levels, which if left uncontrolled, can lead to serious health complications affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. However, with simple lifestyle changes, diet, and medications, one can manage their condition and lead a healthy life.
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. Glimy M 3mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take Glimy M 3mg Tablet shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast)
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking Glimy M 3mg Tablet
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glimy M 3mg Tablet affects you
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glimy M 3mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glimy M 3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Glimy M 3mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Glimy M 3mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
