Glio tablet 2mg

About Glio tablet 2mg

Glio tablet 2mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control alongside diet and exercise
• Combination therapy with metformin or insulin, when advised

Drug Class

• Sulfonylurea
• Oral antidiabetic agent

What Experts Say

Glimepiride works by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin, which lowers blood sugar after meals.

It is usually taken once daily with the first main meal of the day, and doses are adjusted gradually by a doctor.

The most important risk is low blood sugar, so skipping meals after taking a dose should be avoided.

Glio tablet 2mg formula

• Glimepiride 2mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Glio tablet 2mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, with breakfast or the first main meal.
• Do not skip meals after taking a dose.
• Carry a fast acting sugar source in case of low blood sugar symptoms.
• Check blood sugar regularly as advised by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Glimepiride interacts with several medicines that affect blood sugar levels.

• Alcohol: Increases the risk of low blood sugar and can cause a flushing reaction.
• Beta blockers: Can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar, like a racing heart.
• NSAIDs and fluconazole: Can raise glimepiride levels and increase hypoglycemia risk.
• Corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics: Can raise blood sugar and reduce the medicine's effect.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood sugar: Skipping meals, excess alcohol, or exercise can trigger hypoglycemia.
• Kidney or liver disease: Use with caution, as these conditions raise the risk of low blood sugar.
• Sulfa allergy: Avoid if there is a known allergy to sulfa containing medicines.
• Elderly patients: Higher risk of low blood sugar, so lower starting doses are usually used.

Glio tablet 2mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Skin rash (uncommon)

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.