Glimivas M 1 mg/500 mg Tablet

Short Description

Glimivas M 1 mg/500 mg Tablet 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.

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Tablet

Introduction

Glimivas M 1 mg/500 mg Tablet 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. Glimivas M 1 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Glimivas M 1 mg/500 mg Tablet 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. Continue to exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Take your other diabetes medicines along with Glimivas M 1 mg/500 mg Tablet. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.