DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE Tablet 10's

INTRODUCTION ABOUT DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control. It is a combination of Glimepiride and Metformin which belongs to a group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. Glimepiride lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce more insulin and helps the body to use insulin efficiently. Metformin reduces the total amount of sugar released into the blood by the liver.

Along management with DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results. Before taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET inform your doctor if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe liver or kidney disease, acute heart problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not suitable for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET as it may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET and increases the risk of lactic acidosis. The most common side effects of taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET are taste disturbance, diarrhea or stomach ache. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

USES OF DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET

• Used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (when diet, exercise and the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control)

HOW DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET WORKS

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET controls blood glucose levels, where Glimepiride works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestine, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET as advised by your physician
• Swallow DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
• Do not stop taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET without informing your doctor.  

SIDE EFFECTS OF DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET

Common Side Effects of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET:

• taste disturbance
• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• loss of appetite

stop taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• lactic acidosis
• inflammation of the liver which may result in jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, hives, and increased sensitivity to sun, inflammation of blood vessels which may develop into serious reactions with difficulty in breathing, fall in blood pressure and sometimes progressing to shock)
• severe low blood sugar levels

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Contraindicated

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET should not be taken during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET if you are planning to become pregnant.

BREASTFEEDING

Contraindicated

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET should not be taken during breastfeeding as it may pass through breast milk.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Use with Caution

Do not drive or handle any machines if you experience low or high blood sugar levels (symptoms include dizziness, tiredness, shaking or trembling) or if you develop visual problems due to altered blood sugar levels.

ALCOHOL

Consult your doctor

Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET as it may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET and increases the risk of lactic acidosis.

KIDNEY

Consult your doctor

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease and it should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease and your dose will be adjusted if needed depending upon kidney function.

LIVER

Consult your doctor

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is not recommended if you have severe liver disease and it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease and your dose will be adjusted if needed depending upon liver function.

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not take DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Glimepiride or Metformin or other sulfonylureas (such as glipizide, glibenclamide) or sulfonamides (such as sulfamethoxazole).

HEART DISEASE

Contraindicated

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with acute heart problems or recently had a heart attack or have severe circulatory problems or breathing difficulties (signs of heart failure).

USE IN PEDIATRICS

Contraindicated

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age).

USE IN GERIATRICS

Consult your doctor

DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in elderly patients (aged 75 years or above) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above), especially in patients with impaired kidney function. Your doctor may assess your kidney function more frequently during management with DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET.  

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET inform to your doctor,  if you are taking any of these medicines:

• Sulphonylureas (Ex. glibenclamide, insulin)
• Anabolics
• Anticoagulants (Ex. Warfarin)  
• Anticonvulsants (Ex. Fenfluramine, Phenytoin)
• NSAIDs (Ex. Phenylbutazone, azopropazone, oxyphenbutazone)
• Class 1a anti-arrhythmic agent (Ex. Disopyramide)
• Fibrates (Ex. fenofibrate, nicotinic acid, colesevelam)
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (Ex. captopril, lisinopril)
• Diuretics (Ex. furosemide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide or diazoxide)
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Ex. isocarboxazid, selegiline and chlorpromazine)
• Antigout agents (Ex. Allopurinol, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone)
• Alkylating agents (Ex. Cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, trofosfamide)
• Tetracyclines (Ex. minocycline, doxycycline, chloramphenicol, fluconazole, miconazole
• Quinolones (Ex. moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, rifampicin
• Tritoqualine, glucocorticoids (Ex. beclomethasone, hydrocortisone)
• Hemorrheologic agents (Ex. Pentoxifylline)
• Sulfonamides (Ex. sulfamethoxazole)
• Androstane class (Ex. testosterone)
• Natural or synthetic (Ex. oestrogens, progestogens)
• Sympatholytics (Ex. clonidine, methyldopa)
• Hormones (Ex. Levothyroxine)  
• Adrenaline and sympathomimetics (Ex. phenylephrine, norepinephrine)
• Laxatives (Ex. bisacodyl)
• Antidiabetics (Ex. Glucagon)
• Barbiturates (Ex. pentobarbital, amobarbital)
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (Ex. Acetazolamide)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else takes too much of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET, contact your doctor immediately or go to a nearest hospital straight away. Overdosage symptoms of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET includes risk of low blood sugar levels. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include vomiting, bellyache with muscle cramps, general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness, reduced body temperature, low heartbeat, and difficulty in breathing.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Disease description:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. It may be due to impaired insulin secretion, resistance to peripheral actions of insulin, or both. The symptoms of diabetes mellitus are related to high blood glucose levels. They include excessive urination, thirst and hunger, weight loss, increased susceptibility to infections, especially yeast or fungal infections.

FAQs ABOUT DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET

Q: What is DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET used for?

A: DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and the single agent alone does not result in adequate glycemic control. Along management with DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET follow regular exercise and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results.

Q: Can I drive or handle machines after taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET?

A: Do not drive or handle any machines if you experience low or high blood sugar levels (symptoms include dizziness, tiredness, shaking or trembling) or if you develop visual problems due to altered blood sugar levels.

Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET?

A: Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET, as it may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET and increases the risk of lactic acidosis.

Q: Is DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney problems?

A: DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease and it should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease and your dose will be adjusted if needed depending upon kidney function.

Q: What are the common side effects of DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking DAILYGLIM M2 FORTE TABLET are taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and stomach pain. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.