Metaglez Forte Tablet (Glipizide 5mg / Metformin 500mg)

Metaglez Forte Tablet

Metaglez Forte Tablet is an oral medication for diabetes which helps to keep your blood sugar level in check by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. This medicine is used along with exercise and diet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Before you start a course of this medication, inform your doctor if you – have liver or kidney problems, diarrhea or intestinal blockage, disorders in the adrenal or pituitary glands, are malnourished, have a history of heart problem. It is strictly recommended to follow a healthy lifestyle to prevent any unwanted spikes in blood sugar.

Do not change the dosage of this medication without consulting the doctor. It is generally taken 30 minutes before a meal. You have to swallow the tablet whole without chewing or crushing it. Taking this medication can result in low blood sugar whose symptoms are irritability, sweating, dizziness, and confusion. Consult a doctor if you experience any of its side effects.

During the course of this medication, it is advisable to avoid alcohol. Alcohol tends to cause interference with diabetes treatment.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

Use

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication is used individually or in combination with other medications to lower blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.

Side Effects

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

Diarrhoea

Dizziness

Shaking Of Body

Skin Rash

Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

Dark Colored Urine

Pain In Upper Abdomen

Unusual Bleeding

Fever

Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

Hypoglycemia

Decreased Heartbeat

Elevated Liver Enzymes

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose 30 minutes before the next meal. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped to prevent overdosing.
Overdose instructions

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include weakness, shaking of the body, blurred vision, excessive sweating, stomach pain, and seizures. Sometimes, an overdose of Glipizide may cause a rapid fall in blood sugar levels that could be life-threatening.

Work

This medication lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating the production of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. It also regulates the amount of glucose released into the bloodstream.