Glipan-M
Glimepiride 1 - 2mg + Metformin HCl 500mg
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Mode of action
Glimepiride stimulates the insulin release from functioning pancreatic β-cells and inhibits gluconeogenesis at hepatic cells. It also increases insulin sensitivity at peripheral target sites. Metformin decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity (increases peripheral glucose uptake and utilisation).
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Indication
For the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and single agent (glimepiride or metformin alone) do not result in adequate glycemic control
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Side effects
Diarrhoea, vomiting, metallic taste, rash, isolated transaminase elevations, cholestatic jaundice, allergic skin reactions, photosensitivity reactions, leukopaenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopaenia, haemolytic anaemia, aplastic anaemia, pancytopaenia, blurred vision. Special Precautions Renal and hepatic impairment. Avoid alcohol consumption. Hypoglycaemic episodes.
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Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: Per tablet contains glimepiride 1 mg and metformin 250 mg or glimepiride 2 mg and metformin 500 mg: Take as directed. Titrate according to response.