Amaryl-M SR tablet 2mg / 500mg

About Amaryl-M SR tablet 2mg / 500mg

Amaryl-M SR Tablet Uses

• Type 2 diabetes control in adults
• Blood sugar management alongside diet and exercise
• Add on therapy when metformin alone is not enough

Amaryl-M SR Tablet Benefits

• Two diabetes medicines combined in one tablet
• Extended release action through the day
• Fewer tablets than taking each medicine on its own

Doctors in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi prescribe Amaryl-M SR when blood sugar stays high on metformin alone. It lowers glucose through two different actions.

Glimepiride helps the pancreas release more insulin. Metformin lowers the sugar made by the liver and improves insulin use.

The tablet is usually taken once daily with the first meal. Regular blood sugar and kidney checks matter during treatment.

Drug Class

• Sulfonylurea
• Biguanide
• Oral antidiabetic combination

Amaryl-M SR tablet 2mg / 500mg formula

• Glimepiride
• Metformin Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Amaryl-M SR tablet 2mg / 500mg?

• Amaryl-M SR is usually taken once daily with the first main meal of the day.
• The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, never crushed or chewed.
• A consistent daily timing helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
• Blood sugar levels and kidney function need periodic monitoring during treatment.
• A missed dose should not be doubled up at the next meal.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Drinking alcohol raises the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.
• Beta Blockers: These medicines can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Corticosteroids: Long term steroid use can raise blood sugar and reduce this medicine's effect.
• Iodinated Contrast Media: Combined use increases the risk of kidney problems and lactic acidosis.

Risks and warnings

• Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar is a known risk, especially with irregular meals or alcohol use.
• Lactic Acidosis: A rare but serious metabolic complication linked to metformin, more likely with kidney or liver impairment.
• Kidney Impairment: This combination is not recommended for patients with significantly reduced kidney function.
• Contrast Dye Procedures: Metformin is usually paused before and after imaging tests that use iodinated contrast dye.
• Pregnancy: This medicine is generally not recommended during pregnancy, and insulin is preferred instead.

Side Effects

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Low blood sugar symptoms like shakiness or sweating
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Headache
• Loss of appetite

Storage Conditions

Store Amaryl-M SR tablets at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the strip in its original packaging until the dose is needed. Keep out of reach of children.