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Ben Q Met LS 1.25/250mg Tablet 10s

Ben Q Met LS 1.25/250mg Tablet 10s

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Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Benefits

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitusTreatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body?s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body?s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side Effects

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.

How to use

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works

Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Alcohol

Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.Safe when prescribed by an expert: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

Caution Advised: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.Caution Advised: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Not Safe: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Doctor consultation is advised.Not Safe: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Caution Advised: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet 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.Caution Advised: Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet 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.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.If a dose of Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

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Frequently asked questions

Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent form of diabetes, characterized by insufficient insulin production and ineffective insulin use, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, and hunger. Untreated, it can cause complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, foot issues, and a higher risk of heart disease.
Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of Glibenclamide and Metformin used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) by improving blood glucose levels when combined with diet and exercise. Glibenclamide increases insulin release from the pancreas, while Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and enhances insulin sensitivity. It is not for Type 1 DM.
Yes, Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia. Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety. Risk increases with missed meals, alcohol consumption, over-exercising, or combining with other antidiabetic medications. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential, and keep a quick source of sugar handy.
Yes, long-term use of Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption, potentially leading to deficiency. Untreated deficiency may result in anemia and nerve issues, causing tingling, numbness, weakness, urinary problems, mental status changes, and balance difficulties. Annual vitamin B12 supplementation is recommended.
Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet may cause common side effects like hypoglycemia, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Rare but serious side effects include lactic acidosis, and long-term use may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
No, consuming alcohol with Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet is unsafe as it may lower blood sugar levels and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergies to its components, moderate to severe kidney disease, or underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Store Ben Q Met LS 1.25mg/250mg Tablet in its original container, tightly closed, following the label instructions. Dispose of unused medicine properly to prevent accidental ingestion by pets or children.

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References

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