GLIMPID 4 MG TABLET- 10
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Manufactured By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition Glimepiride (4mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way.
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A: No, Glimpid is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.
Q: Is it safe to take Glimpid and Sitagliptin together?
A: Yes, Sitagliptin and Glimpid can be taken together as it can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q: Is Glimpid useful in the management for prediabetes?
A: Glimpid is not used for the management of Prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.
Q: How is Glimpid different from teneligliptin?
A: Both Glimpid and are teneligliptin are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. Glimpid commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.
Q: Can Glimpid be given to elderly patients?
A: Yes, Glimpid can be given to elderly patients. However they are more prone to the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), so, a regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important. Patients should be cautious of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and always keep a quick source of sugar with them like a candy or a fruit juice.
Q: Can Glimpid cause pancreatitis?
A: No, pancreatitis has not been reported with Glimpid. Some common side effects associated with the use of Glimpid includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, headache, and dizziness.
Q: Can I skip Glimpid for few days?
A: No, Glimpid should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.
Q: Is it safe to take Glimpid with pioglitazone?
A: Yes, it is safe to take Glimpid with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together they can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.
Q: Can I take Glimpid if I have a sulfa allergy?
A: Use of Glimpid should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Q: Does Glimpid cause hair loss?
A: No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Glimpid. However, diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.
Q: Is it safe to take Glimpid with vildagliptin?
A: Yes, Glimpid and Vildagliptin can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q: How is Glimpid different from metformin?
A: Both metformin and Glimpid are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different side effect profile. Metformin causes more of stomach upset, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and bloating while Glimpid causes very low blood sugar levels and weight gain.
Q: How beneficial is it to take metformin with Glimpid ?
A: Both metformin and Glimpid are anti-diabetic drugs and when used together, they can control blood sugar levels in a much better way compared to either drug taken alone. However, Glimpid can cause very low blood glucose levels, so a regular monitoring of blood glucose is very important.
Q: Is Glimpid useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
A: Glimpid is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes. Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels.
Q: Does Glimpid cause weight gain?
A: Yes, Glimpid can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
Q: Is there any benefit of taking Glimpid with insulin?
A: Glimpid, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring.
Q: Is it safe to take Glimpid with liraglutide?
A: Yes, Glimpid and liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q: Is Glimpid a Thiazolidinedione?
A: No, Glimpid is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
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