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Glirum 5 mg Tablet is used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. Type-2 diabetes mellitus is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet contains 'Glipizide', which works by increasing insulin production by stimulating insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas, thereby reducing high blood glucose (sugar) levels.
You are advised to take Glirum 5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are recommended to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not effective in people with type 1 diabetes or for treating serious hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels). Consult your doctor before taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet as it might increase side effects. Glirum 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
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Glirum 5 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antidiabetic medicines called 'sulfonylureas' used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus. Glirum 5 mg Tablet is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. Glirum 5 mg Tablet works by increasing insulin production by stimulating insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas, thereby reducing high blood glucose (sugar) levels.
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Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not effective in people with type 1 diabetes or for treating serious hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels). Do not take Glirum 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Take Glirum 5 mg Tablet with caution if you have kidney and liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet as it might increase side effects.
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
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Do not take Glirum 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant. Your doctor may switch you to insulin injections during yourpregnancy. It is not recommended to take Glirum 5 mg Tablet during the last month of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Glirum 5 mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
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Glirum 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, drive, and operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Glirum 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Glirum 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
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Glirum 5 mg Tablet is used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone cannot control the blood sugar levels.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet works by increasing insulin production by stimulating insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas, thereby reduces high blood glucose (sugar) levels.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet may sometimes lower the blood glucose levels more than normal, leading to hypoglycemia. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet . Hypoglycemia symptoms include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, shakiness, faintness, confusion, and visual disturbances.
Hypoglycaemia may occur following prolonged or severe exercise, during illness, alcohol consumption, low food intake, or when Glirum 5 mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines.
Maintain a healthy diet by regular intake of carbohydrates such as bread and products containing starch and sugar. Eat your meals regularly, and do not exercise heavily for a longer duration with an empty stomach. Try to keep sugar candies and when you feel symptoms of low blood sugar like excessive hunger, sweating, feeling tired, dizziness, feeling hungry, feeling shaky, and fast heartbeat, immediately take it. This will increase the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood and you will feel normal.
Please do not stop taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet .
If you are going to have a major operation or have recently had a serious infection or illness; in such cases, diabetic control may be lost. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor may ask you to temporarily take insulin instead of Glirum 5 mg Tablet to control blood glucose levels.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet might sometimes affect laboratory test results. Inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet .
Do not use Glirum 5 mg Tablet if you have a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (too much acids in the blood) and ever have had an allergic reaction to glipizide.
It is best to take Glirum 5 mg Tablet 30 minutes before food. Take it at the same time daily as advised by the doctor.
No, Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Glirum 5 mg Tablet contains glipizide, a sulfonylurea, whereas metformin is a biguanide.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet may not be bad for the kidneys. However, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease and only if advised by the doctor.
No, Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not known to cause sleepiness. However, it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet can be taken with insulin if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will adjust the dose of Glirum 5 mg Tablet or insulin based on your condition.
Yes, Glirum 5 mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some cases. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
No, Glirum 5 mg Tablet is not a thiazolidinedione. It contains glipizide, a sulfonylurea.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Glirum 5 mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The symptoms of severe low blood sugar include blurred vision, sweating, tremors, extreme weakness, stomach pain, trouble speaking, seizures (fits), or confusion. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
No, do not skip Glirum 5 mg Tablet as it might affect blood sugar levels. To treat your condition effectively keep taking Glirum 5 mg Tablet for the prescribed duration.
Glirum 5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are recommended to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
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