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Glycemol Tablet is used to lower raised blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - NIDDM). It contains Glimepiride which acts on insulin-secreting cells called beta cells inside the pancreas and activates calcium channels on cells which lets insulin pass out of the cell. This insulin then makes each cell in the body take up glucose and utilize it, thus lowering raised blood glucose. It may cause side effects such as allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, sensitivity to sun rays), liver dysfunction (jaundice, bile duct blockage, and hepatitis), seizures, or low glucose levels. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Glycemol Tablet is used to lower raised blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes develops if the body does not produce enough insulin or when the body's insulin does not work as well as it should.
Glycemol Tablet contains glimepiride, which helps the pancreas release more insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. Therefore, it prevents symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
Some people may experience an allergic reaction (skin rash, hives & sensitivity to sun rays), low glucose levels, nausea, headache, and shock. Most of these side effects of Glycemol Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Glycemol Tablet. Glycemol Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor as the sugar level keeps changing. Glycemol Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or plan to get pregnant or breastfeed.
Uses of Glycemol Tablet
Glycemol Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Glycemol Tablet are as follows:
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Alcohol
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Not recommended to take Glycemol Tablet with alcohol. Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action of Glycemol Tablet in an unpredictable way resulting in a harmful event.
Pregnancy
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Glycemol Tablet is a pregnancy Category C medicine which means that there are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. However, if you are taking Glycemol Tablet during pregnancy, stop taking it at least 2 weeks before your due date or as prescribed by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
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Not recommended to be taken by breastfeeding mothers. Glycemol Tablet may pass into breast milk and may cause the risk of low blood sugar in the infant. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Driving
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Not recommended in patients with fluctuating glucose levels. Glycemol Tablet can reduce the ability to concentrate or react, if your blood sugar is lowered (hypoglycemia) or raised (hyperglycemia) or if you develop visual problems as a result of such conditions. Thus not recommended as the patient can endanger himself or others (e.g. when driving a car or using machines).
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Take Glycemol Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
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Take Glycemol Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
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Glycemol Tablet is not approved for use by a person less than 18 years old.
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Glycemol Tablet is used to lower raised blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - NIDDM).
The Glycemol Tablet contains Glimepiride which acts on insulin-secreting cells called beta cells inside the pancreas and activates calcium channels on cells which lets insulin pass out of the cell. This insulin then makes each cell in the body take up glucose and utilize it, thus lowering raised blood glucose. Therefore, it prevents symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible or skip to the next dose if it's been too late. A patient should never attempt to take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose as it may prove harmful.
Glycemol Tablet is not recommended with warfarin as these two drugs are contraindicated with each other and hence may result in any harmful symptom when taken together in heart patients.
Avoid intake of Glycemol Tablet and consult a doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa drugs, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).
Your blood sugar might get decreased, so regular blood glucose monitoring is required. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar level are feeling very hungry, dizziness, irritability, confusion, anxiety or shakiness. Try to eat or drink a fast-acting sugar source (like fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins or non-diet soda).
No, Glycemol Tablet is only prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and not type 1 diabetes. If you are type 1 diabetic patient consult with a doctor so that insulin forms can be prescribed for the same.
The patient is advised to talk to a doctor before taking contraceptive pills if he/she is already taking Glycemol Tablet, then the doctor may change the dose of Glycemol Tablet. This is because oral contraceptive pills change body responds to the sugar.
Take Glycemol Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue Glycemol Tablet without consulting your doctor.
The side effects of Glycemol Tablet include nausea, headache, dizziness, and weight gain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
The dosage of Glycemol Tablet is decided by your doctor. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed.
Glycemol Tablet does not cause sleepiness by itself. However, it may cause low blood sugar when used with other anti-diabetic medicine. As a result, you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Glycemol Tablet is not recommended for patients with kidney dysfunction. Therefore, if you have any kidney problem, inform your doctor before taking Glycemol Tablet.
No, Glycemol Tablet does not cause memory loss. However, the use of Glycemol Tablet may result in low blood sugar which could impair concentration and alertness.
If you are allergic to Glycemol Tablet, have severe liver or kidney disease, G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes) or are about to undergo surgery, avoid taking Glycemol Tablet. Additionally, patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to conceive should also avoid taking Glycemol Tablet.
Glycemol Tablet takes 2 to 3 hours to lower blood sugar levels. Even if you don’t notice a difference, the medicine is still effective. Keep taking Glycemol Tablet as advised by your doctor and if you have any concerns, please discuss with your doctor.
Overdose of Glycemol Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), lasting from 12 to 72 hours, and may recur after an initial recovery. Symptoms may not appear for up to 24 hours after ingestion. Vomiting, nausea and epigastric pain may occur. In case of overdose, please seek medical help immediately.
No, do not take Glycemol Tablet on empty stomach as it may cause too low blood sugar levels and the symptoms include anxiety, dizziness, irritability, shaking, confusion and a fast heartbeat. Therefore, you always take Glycemol Tablet with breakfast or the first meal of the day. It is important that you eat every meal when you are on Glycemol Tablet.
Yes, Glycemol Tablet may cause weight gain. It stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. It may stimulate hunger and cause mild weight gain in some people. To maintain a stable weight, patients are advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. However, if you notice changes in your weight, or if you change your lifestyle, or you are in a stress situation, inform your doctor as this may require dose adjustment.
Yes, Glycemol Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience this side effect, sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. Also, always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience dizziness while travelling.
It is advisable to avoid high saturated and trans fats foods. Instead, consume fats from nuts and fish. Also, control your intake of carbohydrate as this directly affects your blood sugar.
Yes, Glycemol Tablet is safe to use in prescribed dose and duration. The patient should follow doctor’s recommendations.
Yes, in addition to other necessary nutrients, proteins must be a part of a diabetic's regular diet. Among all the essential nutrients, proteins are one of the main sources of energy. In addition, proteins, which are the building blocks of the human body, decompose into glucose to produce energy. Proteins metabolize significantly more slowly into glucose than carbohydrates do. As a result, it often takes many hours after consumption for the release of energy. Thus, after following a high-protein diet, the blood sugar levels might spike after a few hours.
No, artificial sweeteners are not good for diabetic people. They are made of chemicals that can cause mild to severe side effects. Thus, it is preferable to limit or avoid their use as much as you can.
Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can cause kidney failure. Diabetes over the time may have impact on the kidneys, resulting in a condition called diabetic nephropathy, which is a major cause of kidney failure in diabetic patients. The best way to prevent kidney damage is managing diabetes, changing one’s diet, regular monitoring of sugar levels, routine blood tests, and taking prescribed medications on time.
There is no cure for diabetes. Medication only helps to control diabetes. However, it is advised to maintain proper diet and exercise along with medication to control blood sugar levels.
You are not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Glycemol Tablet as it may increase the hypoglycaemic (blood sugar lowering) action of Glycemol Tablet in an unpredictable way.
Glycemol Tablet should not be taken by pregnant women as there are no adequate data on use of Glimepiride in pregnant women. In case if the patient plans to become pregnant or if a pregnancy is discovered while on treatment with Glimepiride, the treatment should be switched as soon as possible to insulin therapy. Therefore, please discuss with your doctor before taking Glycemol Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
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