Sulfonylurea

Generic Name: Glimepiride 2 mg + Metformin

Category: Oral Anti-diabetic Medicine

Uses:

• Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Helps control high blood sugar levels when diet, exercise, and single-drug therapy are insufficient.

How it Works:

• Glimepiride (2 mg): Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin.
• Metformin: Reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.

Common Side Effects:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness

Precautions:

• Take with meals.
• Monitor blood sugar regularly.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
• Use cautiously in patients with kidney, liver, or heart disease.