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Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

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Benefits

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitusTreatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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 Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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. Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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. Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works

Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glipizide and Metformin. Glipizide 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.Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glipizide and Metformin. Glipizide 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 Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Caution Advised: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.Caution Advised: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Caution Advised: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.Caution Advised: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Caution Advised: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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: Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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 Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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 Glipimet Forte 5 mg/500 mg 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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References

  • Glipizide+metformin HCl. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (29 Jan. 2019)

  • Glipizide and Metformin Hydrochloride. Ahmedabad, India: Cadila Healthcare Ltd; 2016 (08 Apr. 2019)

  • Medscape. Glipizide/Metformin (24 Sept. 2021)

  • American Diabetes Association. 14. Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2021. Diabetes Care. 2021;44(Suppl 1):S200-S210 (20 Sept. 2021)

  • Glipizide and metformin (21 Aug. 2024)

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