G.M. Benefits & Uses

G.M. is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

G.M. Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Glimepiride (2 mg)/ Metformin (1000 mg), dose may increase or decrease as per blood glucose level
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Glimepiride (1 mg)/ Metformin (500 mg), dose may increase as per blood glucose level

G.M. Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when G.M. is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)

Common

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

G.M. Related Warnings

Is the use of G.M. safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of G.M. during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of G.M. safe during breastfeeding?

G.M. does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of G.M. on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by G.M.. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of G.M. on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking G.M.. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of G.M. on the Heart?

G.M. is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of G.M. with Other Drugs

G.M. should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Miconazole

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Rifampicin

Mild

Fluconazole

Diclofenac

G.M. Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take G.M. unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about G.M.

Is this G.M. habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of G.M. has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the G.M. can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

G.M. should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking G.M. for mental disorders.

No

G.M. Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and G.M.

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking G.M. with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and G.M.

Information about the interaction of G.M. and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for G.M.

Azulix 2 MF Forte Tablet PR - ₹230
Glimestar M 3 Forte Tablet (10) - ₹109
Gluconorm G 4 Forte Tablet PR - ₹179
Gluconorm G3 Forte Tablet - ₹194
Gluconorm G3 Tablet PR - ₹204
Gluconorm G2 Forte Tablet PR - ₹196
Gluconorm G 0.5 Tablet PR - ₹85
Gluconorm G1 Forte Tablet PR - ₹167
Azulix 3 MF Tablet PR - ₹73
Azulix 2 MF Tablet PR - ₹198
Glimestar M 4 Forte Tablet PR (10) - ₹115
Azulix 1 MF Tablet PR - ₹122
Azulix 4 MF Tablet PR - ₹126
Azulix 4 MF Forte Tablet PR - ₹163
Gluconorm G 0.5 Forte Tablet PR - ₹88
Gluconorm G2 Tablet PR - ₹226
Gluconorm G4 Tablet PR - ₹188
Azulix 1 MF Forte Tablet PR - ₹161
Glimy M 2 Tablet PR - ₹206
Gluconorm G1 Tablet PR - ₹147

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amaryl (glimepiride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826

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