
Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Osiante Biotech
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 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
Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 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.
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. Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 Tablet SR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 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.
How it works
Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 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.
Quick Tips
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. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting and stomach pain as Ordeglim-Duo 1/500 Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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