Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR
Product Description
Manufacturers
Cipla Ltd
salt_composition
Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg)
» Prescription Required «
Prescription Required
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR is a combination medicine that increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.\u003cbr>Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
» how_to_use «
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
» Benefits «
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
» common_side_effect «
Headache | Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) | Nausea | Diarrhea
» If_miss «
If you miss a dose of Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
» Safety_advise «
- Alcohol : UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR.
- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR 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.
- Breast feeding : UNSAFE Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
- Driving : 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.
- Kidney : CAUTION Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
- Liver : CAUTION Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Okamet GM 2mg/500mg Tablet PR 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.
