APRIGLIM M 0.5

INTRODUCTION ABOUT APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET

APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control. It is a combination of Glimepiride and Metformin which belongs to a group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. Glimepiride lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce more insulin and helps the body to use insulin efficiently. Metformin reduces the total amount of sugar released into the blood by the liver.

Along management with APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results. Before taking APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET inform your doctor if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe liver or kidney disease, acute heart problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not suitable for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET as it may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET and increases the risk of lactic acidosis. The most common side effects of taking APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET are taste disturbance, diarrhea or stomach ache. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

USES OF APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET

• Used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (when diet, exercise and the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control)

HOW APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET WORKS

APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET controls blood glucose levels, where Glimepiride works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestine, and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET as advised by your physician
• Swallow APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
• Do not stop taking APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET without informing your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET

Common Side Effects of APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET:

• taste disturbance
• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• loss of appetite

stop taking APRIGLIM M 0.5 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• lactic acidosis
• inflammation of the liver which may result in jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, hives, and increased sensitivity to sun, inflammation of blood vessels which may develop into serious reactions with difficulty in breathing, fall in blood pressure and sometimes progressing to shock)
• severe low blood sugar levels