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Synonym :

GLIMEPIRIDE+METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aprica Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Medicinal Benefits

Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet contains Glimepiride and Metformin used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride stimulates cells in the pancreas that produce insulin which helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin PR is a prolonged-release formulation that releases the drug in smaller portions over a longer duration of time. Metformin reduces sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

About Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet

Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called anti-diabetic drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance).

Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic drugs, namely: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride works by stimulating beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Thus, insulin helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin PR is a prolonged-release formulation that releases the drug in smaller portions over a longer duration of time. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

Take Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or metallic taste. Most of these side effects of Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet . Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetforminIoversol
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MetforminIoglicic acid
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MetforminIoversol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioversol with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Ioversol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIoglicic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ioglicic acid with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Ioglicic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopentol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopentol with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iopentol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopanoic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopanoic acid with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iopanoic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIopydol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopydol with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iopydol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIofendylate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iofendylate with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iofendylate is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet and Iodamide can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iodamide is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MetforminIodixanol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iodixanol with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iodixanol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
MetforminIobenzamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet and Iobenzamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with Iobenzamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

FAQs

Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet contains two antidiabetic drugs, namely: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride works by stimulating cells in the pancreas that produce insulin which helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin PR is a prolonged-release formulation that releases the drug in smaller portions over a longer duration of time. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

You are not recommended to take Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with phenytoin as it may reduce the effect of Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet and increase blood sugar levels. However, please consult a doctor before using Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet with other medicines.

Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels especially with alcohol intake, exercise more than usual, delay or miss snacks or meal. However, if you experience any signs of low blood pressure such as dizziness, nausea, light-headedness, dehydration or fainting, please consult a doctor.

In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t produce insulin as the islet cells (insulin-producing cells) in the pancreas are destroyed completed. In type 2 diabetes, though islet cells are working, the body doesn’t respond to insulin as the body becomes resistant to insulin.

You are not recommended to stop taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet on your own as discontinuing Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet suddenly may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Apriglim-M 0.5 Tablet , please consult your doctor so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A/4 4th Floor, Safal Profitaire,Corporate Road,Nr Prahladnagar Garden, Prahladnagar,Ahmedabad- 380015, Gujarat, India.
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