GlimRAAY-2M
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Product Overview
GlimRAAY-2M Tablet PR 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.
GlimRAAY-2M Tablet PR should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, and this may change from time to time according to how it is working, according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of GlimRAAY-2M Tablet PR is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with them. To prevent this, it’s important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly, and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Used For
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
GlimRAAY-2M Tablet is a combination medicine that increases the amount of insulin your body produces and lowers blood glucose levels. By keeping your blood sugar under control, it helps reduce the risk of serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
How to use
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. GlimRAAY-2M Tablet is to be taken with food.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of GlimRAAY-2M Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
How it works
GlimRAAY-2M Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide that works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
Possible Side Effects
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Safety Advice
AlcoholUNSAFEIt is unsafe to consume alcohol with GlimRAAY-2M Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULTGlimRAAY-2M 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.
BreastfeedingUNSAFEGlimRAAY-2M Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
DrivingCAUTIONYour ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTIONGlimRAAY-2M Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Its use is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable.
LiverCAUTIONGlimRAAY-2M Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is generally started with a low dose in mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in severe liver disease.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with GlimRAAY-2M Tablet PR.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- 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 GlimRAAY-2M Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
