Amarit Plus tablet 2mg / 500mg

About Amarit Plus tablet 2mg / 500mg

Amarit Plus tablet 2mg / 500mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Used along with diet and exercise
• Prescribed when a single diabetes medicine is not enough
• Long term diabetes management

Amarit Plus tablet 2mg / 500mg formula

• Glimepiride 2mg
• Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Amarit Plus tablet 2mg / 500mg?

• Take with meals, usually once or twice daily, as directed by your doctor.
• Do not skip meals after taking this tablet.
• Check your blood sugar regularly as advised.
• Follow up with your doctor for dose adjustments.

Drug Interactions

Amarit Plus can interact with several common medicines.

• Steroids: Can raise blood sugar levels.
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.
• Contrast dye used in imaging scans: May affect kidney function along with Metformin.
• Certain blood pressure medicines: May affect blood sugar control.

Risks and warnings

• Type 1 diabetes: Not for use in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Alcohol: Avoid, since it raises the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.
• Kidney or liver disease: Use with caution and inform your doctor.
• Surgery or contrast dye scans: Tell your doctor beforehand, since Metformin may need to be paused.

Amarit Plus tablet 2mg / 500mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Metallic taste
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep out of reach of children.