Composition |
GLIMEPIRIDE + METFORMIN (2MG+1000MG)
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Indications |
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.
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Uses |
used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Side effects
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
Taste change
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
Upper respiratory tract infection
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