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Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er

Manufacturer :  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Glimepiride, Metformin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er

Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is a drug that is used on treating patients suffering from type 2 Diabetes, who cant control blood sugar levels through diet and exercise alone. Hence this drug is used to enhance the positive effects of diet and exercise with respect to blood sugar. It is also used in combination with other anti-diabetic medicines. It is a type of sulfonylurea anti diabetic medicine, that helps the pancreas in releasing insulin thus helping reduce the blood sugar level. It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas.

Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is a drug that is used on treating patients suffering from type 2 Diabetes,who can’t control sugar levels through diet and exercise alone. Hence this drug is used to enhance the effects of diet and exercise. It is also used along with other anti-diabetic medicines. It is a type of sulfonylurea anti diabetic medicine which helps the pancreas in releasing insulin thus helping reduce the blood sugar level.It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is available in oral tablet form.

Before starting a course of the medication, there are certain precautions that need to be taken. Firstly, any form of allergy must be mentioned to the the consulting doctor. Also, if you have any history of kidney or liver diseases, it should be mentioned to the doctor.

Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er makes the skin much more sensitive to the sun. Hence, if you are using this medication, use sunscreen to avoid skin problems. Limit the intake of alcohol during medication. Also inform the doctor if you are currently using any prescribed drugs or diet supplement. This drug shouldn’t be used by pregnant women. If you had a surgery recently, it is advisable not to take this medicine. The starting dose for Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is a 1mg tablet once every day.

Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er might cause certain side effects as well. The common side effects arising due to the intake of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er are: anxiety, irritability, sweating, dizziness, headache, fatigue, weakness etc. Generally these side effects are mild and go away on their own after a few days. If it doesn’t, then it’s important to seek medical care immediately. There might be some severe side effects too in rare cases. It might cause severe low blood sugar in some cases. It might also result in symptoms such as seizures, weakness, blurred vision etc. It can also cause allergic reactions like anaphylaxis which causes swelling of tongue or throat and causes difficulty in breathing. Some other side effects are stomach swelling, vomiting, nausea etc. Such severe side effects must be treated immediately.

Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er should be stored at a temperature between 20 to 25 degree celcius. It should be kept away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the drug away from the reach of the children and pets.

    What are the uses of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er

    • Primary Hypercholesterolemia (High Levels Of Cholesterol In The Blood)

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is used in the lowering of abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.

    • Mixed Dyslipidemia

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is used to reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood (main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat). It also increases the levels of high density cholesterol.

    • Hypertriglyceridemia

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is used in the lowering of triglycerides in the blood.

    • Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is also used in the management of blood cholesterol and lipid levels in cases where the condition is inherited.

    • Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is used in the prevention of stroke and heart attack if you are at risk due to conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease etc. It is also used in people who don't have an active disease but are exposed to multiple risk factors like smoking, age, family history of occurrence etc.

    What are the contraindications of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er ?

    • Liver Disease

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is not recommended if you have an active liver disease indicated by high levels of Transaminase levels in the body.

    • Allergy

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is not recommended if you have a known history of allergy to it.

    What are the side effects of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er ?

    • Cough

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause severe cough as a side effect. It should be promptly reported to the doctor

    • Difficulty In Swallowing

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause difficulty while swallowing food. It should be promptly reported to the doctor.

    • Diarrhoea

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause diarrhea along with stomach discomfort, nausea, and vomiting.

    • Impaired Liver Function

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause an increase in serum Transaminase and other components indicating an impaired liver function.

    • Joint Pain

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause pain in the joints.

    • Muscle Pain

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause pain in muscles along with cramps and twitches.

    • Running Nose

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause running nose and difficulty in breathing.

    • Difficulty In Breathing

    • Insomnia

      Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er can cause lack of sleep in some patients.

    Key highlights of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days after onset of action.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for women who are or may become pregnant.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

    What are the substitutes for Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er lowers the blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.

      What are the interactions of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Lab

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Clarithromycin

        The liver may be damaged if these medicines are taken together. Consult your doctor before taking Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er with a medicine containing Clarithromycin. Report the historic use of either of the drugs to your doctor without fail. The doctor can make suitable adjustments to the dosage with close monitoring of lipid levels and liver function.

        Atazanavir

        The liver may be damaged if these medicines are taken together. Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor so that suitable adjustment in dosage and constant monitoring of liver function can be done.

        Cyclosporine

        The liver may be damaged if these medicines are taken together. Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor so that suitable adjustment in dosage and constant monitoring of liver function can be done.

        Erythromycin

        The liver may be damaged if these medicines are taken together. Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor so that suitable adjustment in dosage and constant monitoring of liver function can be done.

        Azithromycin

        The liver may be damaged if these medicines are taken together. Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor so that suitable adjustment in dosage can be done. Safety parameters need to be monitored at regular intervals. Any symptoms like muscle pain, weakness and dark colored urine should be reported immediately.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Liver Disease

        Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er should be given with extreme caution if you have an active liver disease. The dosage has to be suitably adjusted and clinical monitoring of liver function is necessary. The medicine should be discontinued if the liver function is abnormal even after reducing the dosage.

        Rhabdomyolysis

        Any incidence of a muscle disorder either active or historic should be reported to the doctor. The dosage needs to be very carefully adjusted in such cases. Clinical monitoring may be required in some cases. Any symptoms like muscle pain, weakness should be reported especially if it is accompanied by fever and unease.

        Cognitive Impairment

        Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er should be given with caution if you have any symptoms of memory loss, forgetfulness or confusion. The effects tend to go away once the use of statin is discontinued.

        Diabetes

        The doctor should be informed if you suffer from Diabetes. Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er should be taken with caution and close monitoring is required in such cases.
      • Interaction with Food

        Grapefruit Juice

        Consumption of grapefruit juice should be avoided while you are on Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.

      FAQs about Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er

      • Ques : What is Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er?

        Ans : Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is a medication which has Glimepiride and Metformin as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas, reducing the amount of glucose and controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is used to treat conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, Maturity onset diabetes, and Polycystic ovary syndrome.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er?

        Ans : Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and Maturity onset diabetes. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat condition like Polycystic ovary syndrome. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er?

        Ans : Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er which are as follows: Hypoglycemia, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Asthenia, Flu like symptoms, Allergic skin reaction, Elevated liver enzymes, Anemia, Jaundice, and Weight gain. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er?

        Ans : Zoryl M 1 Tablet Er should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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