Metride, Glimepiride/ Metformin

Metride is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Metride  works to improve blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. 

Metride

Glimepiride/ Metformin

Metride

15

Unichem Laboratories

Extended Release Tablet

Glimepiride 1 mg / Metformin 500 mg, Glimepiride 2 mg / Metformin 500 mg

India

Metformin

Uses

Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How it Works

Metformin helps in allowing the body to make full use of the reduced amount of Insulin that occurs in type 2 diabetes patients. Insulin occurs naturally in the body's pancreas which helps to control the level of glucose(Sugars) in your blood, insufficient or inaffective insulin results in the condition called diabetes mellitus. Metformin helps in treatment of the type 2 diabetes.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Metformin may suffer from such side effects; Headache,
Bloating,
Flushing,
Changes in the nails,
Altered taste,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Loss of appetite,
A metallic taste in the mouth,
Nausea,
Vomiting

Glimepiride 

Uses

Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus)

How it Works

Glimepiride works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Insulin helps to control the levels of Glucose (Sugar) in your blood. Insufficient or ineffective insulin causes type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride works when diet and exercise alone fail to control abnormally high levels of blood sugar.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Glimepiride may suffer from such side effects;

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level),
Nausea,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Anemia and other blood disorders,
Blurred vision,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Itching,
Liver problems and jaundice,
Muscle weakness,
Nausea,
Sensitivity to light,
Skin rash and eruptions,
Stomach and intestinal pain,
Vomiting.

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