Ride 1mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Fillips Pharma
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (1mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ride 1mg Tablet is a sulfonylurea medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, helping to control blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ride 1mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication that belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes thereby preventing serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness.
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. Ride 1mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Ride 1mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Quick Tips
Take Ride 1mg Tablet shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast) Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking Ride 1mg Tablet Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Ride 1mg Tablet affects you
Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended dosage of Ride 1mg Tablet?
The recommended starting dose of Ride 1mg Tablet is 1 mg or 2 mg once daily, administered with breakfast. If you are at a higher risk of low blood sugar (e.g., the elderly or patients with renal impairment), you will be given a starting dose of 1 mg once daily. The usual maintenance dose is 1–4 mg once daily.
Does Ride 1mg Tablet cause sleepiness?
Ride 1mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness; however, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this, you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Is Ride 1mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Ride 1mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function; however, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Ride 1mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Does Ride 1mg Tablet cause memory loss?
No, it is not known that Ride 1mg Tablet causes memory loss; however, the use of Ride 1mg Tablet may cause low blood sugar which may cause problems with concentration and reduced alertness.
Who should not take Ride 1mg Tablet?
Ride 1mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells) or are due to have surgery. Additionally, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should avoid taking Ride 1mg Tablet.
How long does it take for proteins to affect blood sugar levels?
The metabolism of proteins into glucose is much slower than that of carbohydrates. Therefore, the release of energy usually takes a few hours after consumption, and the spike in blood sugar levels might occur after a few hours when you are on a high-protein diet.
Are artificial sweeteners good for people with diabetes?
No, artificial sweeteners are not good for people with diabetes. They are composed of chemicals that can cause mild to severe side effects. Thus, it is better to limit or avoid their use as much as you can.
Can diabetes cause kidney failure?
Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can cause kidney failure. In the long run, diabetes can affect the kidneys leading to a condition called diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is a condition that is a major cause of kidney failure in patients with diabetes.
Can diabetes be cured?
Diabetes is a condition that causes changes in your blood glucose levels, which if left uncontrolled, can lead to serious health complications affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. However, with simple lifestyle changes, diet, and medications, one can manage their condition and lead a healthy life.
