Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride
Information about Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride
Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride Uses
Lobeglitazone Sulfate+Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride works
Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride contains two antidiabetic ingredients. Lobeglitazone Sulfate works as an insulin sensitizer by binding to the PPAR receptors in fat cells and making the cells more responsive to insulin. Glimepiride lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently.
Common side effects of Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Headache, Edema (swelling), Weight gain
Available Medicine for Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride
Lobg GGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
Expert advice for Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride
- Take Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast).
- 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 Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride.
- Lobeglitazone Sulfate + Glimepiride 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 hypoglycemia 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).