Ioglime-ER Tablet
Manufacturer
Sanify Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ioglime-ER Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage Form
Tablet ER
Introduction
Ioglime-ER Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar levels.
Directions for Use
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. Ioglime-ER Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Ioglime-ER Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective.
Quick Tips
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
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Frequently asked questions
Can I drink alcohol while taking Ioglime-ER Tablet?
No, drinking alcohol while using Ioglime-ER Tablet is not recommended. Alcohol consumption may lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). It may also increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Ioglime-ER Tablet?
Before taking Ioglime-ER Tablet, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems, or swelling of the back of the eye. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Share with your doctor all medications and supplements (prescription and over-the-counter) you are currently taking.
Can Ioglime-ER Tablet cause vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Ioglime-ER Tablet can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because it contains metformin which interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Can the use of Ioglime-ER Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, the use of Ioglime-ER Tablet can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It may happen more often if you miss meals, drink alcohol, exercise excessively, or take other antidiabetic medications with it. Regular monitoring of your blood sugar is essential. Always carry a source of easily available carbohydrates like a candy or chocolate with you.
What are the storage and disposal instructions for Ioglime-ER Tablet?
Store this medication in its original container, tightly sealed. Follow the instructions on the packaging label regarding storage location and duration. Discard unused medication properly to prevent misuse by pets, children, or others.
