Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR

Short Description

Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

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. Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR.

Breastfeeding Warning

Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR 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. Please consult your doctor.

Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride 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.

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. You should continue to exercise regularly eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with Actimet 1mg/500mg Tablet SR. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.