Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Gluconorm G1 D Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Gluconorm G1 D Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Altered taste, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Headache, Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Respiratory tract infection. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gluconorm G1 D Tablet is to be taken with food.Gluconorm G1 D Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach. |
| Driving | Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Gluconorm G1 D Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gluconorm G1 D Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Gluconorm G1 D Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gluconorm G1 D Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Gluconorm G1 D Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Glimepiride, metformin and vitamin D3. 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 decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body, and allows better use of existing insulin. Vitamin D is a nutrient which improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar. |
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