Manufacturer: FDC Ltd
Salt Composition : Glimepiride(1mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Ziglim 1 Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.
Ziglim 1 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Glimepiride is completely metabolized by oxidative biotransformation after either an IV or oral dose. The major metabolites are the cyclohexyl hydroxy methyl derivative (M1) and the carboxyl derivative (M2). Cytochrome P450 2C9 has been shown to be involved in the biotransformation of glimepiride to M1.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ziglim
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
low blood sugar
pituitary hormone deficiency
a condition where the adrenal glands produce less hormones called Addison's disease
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
hepatic porphyria
a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
alcoholism
liver problems
decreased kidney function
a body temperature higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit
weakened patient
a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
dysreflexia
Ziglim 1 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ziglim 1 Tablet.
Ziglim 1 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Ziglim 1 Tablet
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Glimepiride is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, when diet, physical exercise and weight reduction alone are not adequate. For oral administration. The basis for successful treatment of diabetes is a good diet, regular physical activity, as well as routine checks of blood and urine.
atypical antipsychotics (e.g. olanzapine and clozapine)
thiazides and other diuretics.
corticosteroids.
estrogens.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Ziglim 1 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
You should skip a dose of Ziglim 1 Tablet if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Ziglim 1 Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Ziglim 1 Tablet affects you.
It can 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).
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ziglim 1 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Does Ziglim 1 Tablet make you sleepy?
Ziglim 1 Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Q. Is Ziglim 1 Tablet safe for kidneys?
Ziglim 1 Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Ziglim 1 Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q. Does Ziglim 1 Tablet cause memory loss?
No, it is not known that Ziglim 1 Tablet causes memory loss. However, the use of Ziglim 1 Tablet may cause low blood sugar which may cause problems with concentration and reduced alertness.
Q. Who should not take Ziglim 1 Tablet?
Ziglim 1 Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells) or are due to have surgery. Additionally, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should avoid taking Ziglim 1 Tablet.
Q. How long does it take for Ziglim 1 Tablet to start working?
Ziglim 1 Tablet takes about 2 to 3 hours to reduce blood sugar levels. You may not feel any difference, but this does not mean the medicine is not working. Continue taking the medication as directed by your doctor and if you have any concerns, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Ziglim 1 Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
Usually, the treatment for diabetes is suggested for a long term. You may have to continue the treatment life long. Ziglim 1 Tablet only controls the sugar levels but does not cure it. Do not stop taking Ziglim 1 Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking Ziglim 1 Tablet suddenly your diabetes may get worse.
Q. How and when to take Ziglim 1 Tablet?
Ziglim 1 Tablet is advised to be taken in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Generally, a single daily dose of Ziglim 1 Tablet is sufficient to control blood sugar levels. The dose should be taken whole with water shortly before or during breakfast. However, if you skip breakfast then the medicine should be taken shortly before or during your first main meal.
Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Ziglim 1 Tablet?
Ziglim 1 Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. Overdose of Ziglim 1 Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you think you have taken an excess dose and experience a dip in your sugar level, consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma require immediate medical treatment and admission into hospital.
