Composition | Metformin Hydrochloride SR 500mg + Glimepiride 1 mg |
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Indications | Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. |
Uses | It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. It helps to control the high blood sugar. |
Side effects | Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Taste change, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Headache, Weakness, Muscle pain |