GlimRAAY-VM
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Product Overview
GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Take GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR with or immediately before meals. 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 depending on 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.
Common side effects of GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Make sure you recognize the signs of 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, edema (swelling), blurred vision, bone fracture, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.
You should not take GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, as 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
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR helps control high blood glucose levels after meals and supports better overall diabetes management. The medicine lowers the risk of serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage, vision problems, nerve issues, and limb loss. It also helps reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease. Regular use of GlimRAAY-VM, along with a healthy diet and exercise, supports long-term health and helps you maintain a more stable and active life.
- 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-VM Tablet SR is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of GlimRAAY-VM, 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-VM Tablet SR is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: glimepiride, metformin, and Voglibose. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. 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 lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that prevents the breakdown of complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents the blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels after meals.
Possible Side Effects
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Safety Advice
AlcoholUNSAFEIt is unsafe to consume alcohol with GlimRAAY-VM
PregnancyCONSULTThe safety of GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
BreastfeedingCONSULTGlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with GlimRAAY Tablet
DrivingCAUTIONGlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.
KidneyUNSAFEGlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR
is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Use of GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of GlimRAAY Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
LiverCAUTIONGlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
- GlimRAAY-VM Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- 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).
- Individuals with severe renal or hepatic impairment should not take GlimRAAY-VM.
- This medicine works best when used along with proper diet and exercise.
