Meglipride 1mg Tablet Substitute

Substitutes of Meglipride 1mg Tablet meet the same safety and efficacy standards as Meglipride 1mg Tablet, but small differences in absorption or formulation can exist. A doctor can help you choose the right one for your needs.

Yes. Substitutes of Meglipride 1mg Tablet may vary in color, size, or shape due to differences in manufacturing and branding, but this does not affect how they work.

Yes, it’s generally safe to switch between multiple substitutes of Meglipride 1mg Tablet if they have the same salt and strength. However, always inform your doctor so they can monitor how your body responds.

Yes, many people safely use substitutes of Meglipride 1mg Tablet for long-term treatment. Just ensure it’s done under medical supervision.

If your symptoms stay under control or lab results remain stable, the substitute for Meglipride 1mg Tablet is likely working well. Regular follow-ups with your doctor are important.

Absolutely. Even with the same salt, small differences can affect how your body responds when switching from Meglipride 1mg Tablet to its substitute. Always consult your doctor before switching.

Meglipride 1mg Tablet is used to lower raised blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - NIDDM).

The Meglipride 1mg Tablet contains Glimepiride which acts on insulin-secreting cells called beta cells inside the pancreas and activates calcium channels on cells which lets insulin pass out of the cell. This insulin then makes each cell in the body take up glucose and utilize it, thus lowering raised blood glucose. Therefore, it prevents symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible or skip to the next dose if it's been too late. A patient should never attempt to take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose as it may prove harmful.

Meglipride 1mg Tablet is not recommended with warfarin as these two drugs are contraindicated with each other and hence may result in any harmful symptom when taken together in heart patients.

Avoid intake of Meglipride 1mg Tablet and consult a doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa drugs, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).

Your blood sugar might get decreased, so regular blood glucose monitoring is required. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar level are feeling very hungry, dizziness, irritability, confusion, anxiety or shakiness. Try to eat or drink a fast-acting sugar source (like fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins or non-diet soda).

No, Meglipride 1mg Tablet is only prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and not type 1 diabetes. If you are type 1 diabetic patient consult with a doctor so that insulin forms can be prescribed for the same.

The patient is advised to talk to a doctor before taking contraceptive pills if he/she is already taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet, then the doctor may change the dose of Meglipride 1mg Tablet. This is because oral contraceptive pills change body responds to the sugar.

Take Meglipride 1mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue Meglipride 1mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

The side effects of Meglipride 1mg Tablet include nausea, headache, dizziness, and weight gain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

The dosage of Meglipride 1mg Tablet is decided by your doctor. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed.

Meglipride 1mg Tablet does not cause sleepiness by itself. However, it may cause low blood sugar when used with other anti-diabetic medicine. As a result, you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.

Meglipride 1mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with kidney dysfunction. Therefore, if you have any kidney problem, inform your doctor before taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet.

No, Meglipride 1mg Tablet does not cause memory loss. However, the use of Meglipride 1mg Tablet may result in low blood sugar which could impair concentration and alertness.

If you are allergic to Meglipride 1mg Tablet, have severe liver or kidney disease, G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes) or are about to undergo surgery, avoid taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet. Additionally, patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to conceive should also avoid taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet.

Meglipride 1mg Tablet takes 2 to 3 hours to lower blood sugar levels. Even if you don’t notice a difference, the medicine is still effective. Keep taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet as advised by your doctor and if you have any concerns, please discuss with your doctor.

Overdose of Meglipride 1mg Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), lasting from 12 to 72 hours, and may recur after an initial recovery. Symptoms may not appear for up to 24 hours after ingestion. Vomiting, nausea and epigastric pain may occur. In case of overdose, please seek medical help immediately.

No, do not take Meglipride 1mg Tablet on empty stomach as it may cause too low blood sugar levels and the symptoms include anxiety, dizziness, irritability, shaking, confusion and a fast heartbeat. Therefore, you always take Meglipride 1mg Tablet with breakfast or the first meal of the day. It is important that you eat every meal when you are on Meglipride 1mg Tablet.

Yes, Meglipride 1mg Tablet may cause weight gain. It stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. It may stimulate hunger and cause mild weight gain in some people. To maintain a stable weight, patients are advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. However, if you notice changes in your weight, or if you change your lifestyle, or you are in a stress situation, inform your doctor as this may require dose adjustment.

Yes, Meglipride 1mg Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience this side effect, sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. Also, always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience dizziness while travelling.

It is advisable to avoid high saturated and trans fats foods. Instead, consume fats from nuts and fish. Also, control your intake of carbohydrate as this directly affects your blood sugar.

Yes, Meglipride 1mg Tablet is safe to use in prescribed dose and duration. The patient should follow doctor’s recommendations.

Yes, in addition to other necessary nutrients, proteins must be a part of a diabetic's regular diet. Among all the essential nutrients, proteins are one of the main sources of energy. In addition, proteins, which are the building blocks of the human body, decompose into glucose to produce energy. Proteins metabolize significantly more slowly into glucose than carbohydrates do. As a result, it often takes many hours after consumption for the release of energy. Thus, after following a high-protein diet, the blood sugar levels might spike after a few hours.

No, artificial sweeteners are not good for diabetic people. They are made of chemicals that can cause mild to severe side effects. Thus, it is preferable to limit or avoid their use as much as you can.

Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can cause kidney failure. Diabetes over the time may have impact on the kidneys, resulting in a condition called diabetic nephropathy, which is a major cause of kidney failure in diabetic patients. The best way to prevent kidney damage is managing diabetes, changing one’s diet, regular monitoring of sugar levels, routine blood tests, and taking prescribed medications on time.

There is no cure for diabetes. Medication only helps to control diabetes. However, it is advised to maintain proper diet and exercise along with medication to control blood sugar levels.

You are not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet as it may increase the hypoglycaemic (blood sugar lowering) action of Meglipride 1mg Tablet in an unpredictable way.

Meglipride 1mg Tablet should not be taken by pregnant women as there are no adequate data on use of Glimepiride in pregnant women. In case if the patient plans to become pregnant or if a pregnancy is discovered while on treatment with Glimepiride, the treatment should be switched as soon as possible to insulin therapy. Therefore, please discuss with your doctor before taking Meglipride 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.