It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glymin PLUS 2.5/500.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 2.5mg+500mg Tablet
Introduction
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 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.
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Uses of Glymin PLUS 2.5/500
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glymin PLUS 2.5/500
Common
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Taste change
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Glymin PLUS 2.5/500
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. Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 is to be taken with food.
How Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 works
Glymin PLUS 2.5/500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glipizide and Metformin. Glipizide 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 bigu ... Show more
Quick Tips
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
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 G ... Show more
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Initial treatment: start at 2.5 mg/250 mg (glipizide/metformin) PO qDay with food
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Serum creatinine (SCr) >1.5 mg/dL (males) or >1.4 mg/dL (females)
Obtain eGFR before starting metformin
eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: C ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Type 2 diabetes mellitus; ketoacidosis; severe renal or hepatic insufficiency, diabetic coma, cardiac failure, recent MI, CHF. IDDM; ... Show more
Mode of Action
Glipizide stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta-cells and reduces gluconeogenesis in liver cells. It also increases insulin sensitivity at t ... Show more
Precaution
Hypoglycaemia, stress, elderly. Thyroid impairment, monitor blood-glucose conc and renal function regularly.
Lactation: enters breast milk; not rec ... Show more
Side Effect
Glipizide: GI upsets, diarrhoea, nausea; allergic skin reactions, leucopaenia, thrombocytopaenia, agranulocytosis, hyponatraemia; jaundice; haemolytic ... Show more
Interaction
Glipizide: Decreased effect with beta-blockers, cholestyramine, hydantoins, thiazide diuretics and urinary alkalinizers.
Metformin: Additive effect w ... Show more
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