Gluconorm G Forte 0.5mg Tablet 10’S
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Introduction About GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET follow regular exercise
and diet plan as advised by your doctor to achieve better results.
Before taking GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET as it may increase
or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG
TABLET and increases the risk of lactic acidosis. The most common side
effects of taking GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET are taste disturbance,
diarrhea or stomach ache. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms
worsen.
Uses Of GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET
- Used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (when diet, exercise and the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control)
How GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET Works
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG 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.
How to use GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET
- Take GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET as advised by your physician
- Swallow GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET without informing your doctor.
Side Effects Of GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET
Common side effects of GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET:
- taste disturbance
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
Stop
taking GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET should not be taken during pregnancy. Consult your
doctor before taking GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET if you are planning
to become pregnant.
Breastfeeding
Contraindicated
GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG
TABLET as it may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of
GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET and increases the risk of lactic
acidosis.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG 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
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG 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
GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age).
Use In Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
GLUCONORM
G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET.
Others
GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use, if you have:
- type 1 diabetes mellitus
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- uncontrolled diabetes or ketoacidosis
- dehydration
- severe infection
Before taking GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you:
- are recovering from injury, operation, infections with fever, or from other forms of stress
- have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- have
various factors which could increase the risk of low blood sugar levels
(such as undernourishment, irregular mealtime, missed or delayed meal
or period of fasting, change in diet, hormone-induced disorders)
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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 GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG TABLET,
contact your doctor immediately or go to a nearest hospital straight
away. Overdosage symptoms of GLUCONORM G FORTE 0.5MG 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.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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