MG 2mg/1000mg Tablet

Short Description

MG 2mg/1000mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults by controlling blood sugar levels.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

MG 2mg/1000mg 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. The medicine works by increasing insulin release and lowering glucose production in the liver. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medication. Side effects may include hypoglycemia, and it is crucial to inform your doctor if you experience symptoms like deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.

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. MG 2mg/1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

MG 2mg/1000mg 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 to lower 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 MG 2mg/1000mg Tablet. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.