PRODUCT DETAILS

About Roglimet 2mg/500mg/2mg Tablet

They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Medicinal Benefits of Roglimet 2mg/500mg/2mg Tablet

Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride , Metformin and Rosiglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Rosiglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which further increases insulin sensitivity.

Directions for Use

Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.

Side Effects of Roglimet 2mg/500mg/2mg Tablet

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Taste change, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Headache, Edema (swelling), Weight gain, Blurred vision, Bone fracture, Respiratory tract infection

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.

Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.

Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Safety Advice

PREGNANCY

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone. If you are pregnant, do not take Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone without a doctor's advice.

BREAST FEEDING

Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

LIVER

Information about safety of Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

KIDNEY

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone will cause side effects on kidney or not.