AMARYL MV 2MG TABLET SR

This is a combination medication which has Glimepiride, Metformin, and Voglibose as active ingredients. It is used in treating patients suffering from type 2 Diabetes, who can't control blood sugar levels through diet and exercise alone. Hence this drug is used to enhance the positive effects of diet and exercise concerning blood sugar. It is also used in combination with other antidiabetic medicines.

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Liver Disease

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Impaired Liver Function

• Joint Pain

• Muscle Pain

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Asthenia

• Anemia

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

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• GLYCIPHAGE-VG 2 TABLET SR

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• Metffil V G 2 Tablet Er

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• Tribetrol 2 Tablet Sr

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• Glisen Vm 2 Tablet Sr

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Xilia Trio 2 mg/500 mg/0.2 mg Tablet SR

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• Voglimac gm 2 Tablet SR

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• Apriglim Mv - 2 Tablet Er

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• Glycomet Trio 2 Tablet Sr

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• Glimisave MV 2 Tablet SR

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• 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.

This medication lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization. Voglibose selectively inhibits α-glucosidase in the intestinal wall, delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, thereby preventing a sudden rise in blood glucose levels after food.

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 Medicine

  Clarithromycin

  The liver may be damaged if these medicines are taken together. Consult your doctor before taking this medication 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

  This medication should be given with extreme caution if you have active liver disease. The dosage has to be suitably adjusted and clinical monitoring of liver function is necessary. It 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

  This medication 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. This medication 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 this medication. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.

• Ques : What is AMARYL MV 2MG TABLET SR?

  Ans : This medication has Glimepiride, metformin, and voglibose as active ingredients present. It performs its action by increasing the production of Insulin in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of AMARYL MV 2MG TABLET SR?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of AMARYL MV 2MG TABLET SR?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include flatulence, skin rashes, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, taste change, and respiratory tract infections.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal AMARYL MV 2MG TABLET SR?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.