Getformin 2 mg / 500 mg tablet 3 x 10's

Description

Description

Getformin is an antidiabetic medicine containing Glimepiride and Metformin HCl. This medicine, in combination with an appropriate diet and exercise, is used for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (condition characterized by elevated sugar levels). It is often combined with other medicines to improve efficacy and bring about the desired results. Empagliflozin is mostly available in oral form. It is not indicated for diabetes type 1.

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Ingredients

• Glimepiride
• Metformin HCl

Directions For Use

Directions for use

• Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water.
• Take this medicine with or without food.
• Swallow it as a whole, do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Take it at the same time every day to help you remember.
• Or use it exactly as instructed by your doctor.

Storage

Please keep this medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and water, and out of the reach of children and pets.

Safety Information/Precautions

Precautions

• Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history, especially about heart disease and kidney disease.
• Please monitor kidney function during use of this medicine.
• Please discontinue use for 48 hours before and after surgery.
• Do not discontinue this medicine without informing your doctor.
• Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and significant past medical history.
• Inform your doctor if you are undergoing any surgery.

When not to use

• Do not use this medicine if you’re allergic to any of its constituents.
• This medicine is not recommended for children.
• Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (metabolic disorder).
• Patients in pre-coma state.
• Severe kidney or liver impairment
• Heart or breathing disorders.
• Patients consuming large amounts of alcohol.

Side effects

Patients using this medicine may experience:

• gastrointestinal and taste disturbances
• abnormal liver function
• skin reactions
• hepatitis (liver infection)
• reduced Vitamin B-12 absorption
• Stevens Johnson Syndrome (severe allergic reaction to medicines)
• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
• headache
• upper respiratory tract infections
• facial swelling
• flatulence

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant females. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Lactation

This medicine is safe to use in nursing females. However, please consult your doctor before using it.

Faqs

1. What else can I do to manage my sugar levels?

To manage your glucose levels, you can make several lifestyle changes such as:

• Following a light regular physical exercise routine
• Limiting the use of alcohol
• Limiting or complete cessation of smoking
• Eating healthy
• Taking care of your physical and mental health

2. How does Getformin work?

Getformin helps decrease blood sugar levels, ultimately, reducing the probability of heart and kidney disease.

3. Does Getformin have severe side effects?

This medicine does not have any reported severe side effects. However, you may experience dizziness and some gastrointestinal disturbances with initial use. Please consult your doctor for further information.

4. Can I use Getformin during pregnancy?

Please do not use Getformin during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn child.

5. What should I avoid while using this medicine?

Please avoid the following:

• Alcohol
• Diuretics
• Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
• Digoxin

Please consult your doctor for further guidance.