Glucoryl Mv 2mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Glucoryl MV 2 tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medicine. It is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition in which your pancreas does not make enough insulin to control blood sugar levels, and your body is also unable to efficiently use its own insulin.

This causes high blood sugar levels in your body, which can cause medical problems like heart disease, kidney disease, blindness and poor blood flow in your hands and legs. Glucoryl MV 2 tablet contains a combination of metformin, glimepiride and voglibose as active ingredients. You should take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take more than the recommended dose. Do not miss any dose or abruptly stop taking Glucoryl MV 2 tablet without informing your doctor. Amaryl MV 2mg tablets , Glimisave MV 2 tablets , Glycomet Trio 2 tablet , Zoryl MV 2mg tablets and Glimda MV 2mg are a few other tablets with a combination of metformin, glimepiride and voglibose as active ingredients.

Before starting this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history, including all the medicines you are currently taking. During treatment with Glucoryl MV 2 tablet, patients are advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet to get the best possible effect.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Glucoryl MV 2 tablets may cause low blood sugar, weakness, tremors, and nausea. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Glucoryl MV 2 tablets, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Glucoryl MV 2 tablet contains a combination of metformin, glimepiride, and voglibose as active ingredients.
• Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells. Glimepiride lowers the blood sugar level by increasing the release of insulin hormone from the pancreas.
• Metformin decreases the production of glucose and also reduces its absorption in the body.
• Voglibose reduces the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates. Less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules.

Directions for Use

• Glucoryl MV 2 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, chew, or break the medicine.
• Take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Glucoryl MV 2 tablet during pregnancy?

You should not take Glucoryl MV 2 tablet during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Glucoryl MV 2 tablet while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to breastfeed during the treatment with Glucoryl MV 2 tablet.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Glucoryl MV 2 tablet?

• Glucoryl MV 2 tablet may cause dizziness and visual disturbance. If you experience any such symptoms after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive properly, then it is suggested that you avoid driving.
• Keep a juice or chocolate in the car close to you when driving. In case you start feeling any of the symptoms of low blood sugar like dizziness, irritability, hunger pangs, or sweating, immediately have the juice or chocolate.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Glucoryl MV 2 tablet?

Alcohol should not be consumed during treatment with Glucoryl MV 2 tablet as it increases the risk of low blood sugar.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history of diarrhoea.
• You are taking any blood pressure lowering medicines, painkillers, or water pills.
• You have a history of laparotomy (surgical incision into the abdominal cavity).
• You are suffering from severe intestinal diseases like Roemheld syndrome (epigastric pressure in the gastrointestinal tract), severe hernia and stenosis (abnormal narrowing in a blood vessel), or ulcers in the intestine.
• You have a kidney or liver disorder.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride, voglibose, or any of the ingredients of Glucoryl MV 2 tablet.
• If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
• If you have a kidney or liver problem.
• If you are suffering from acute metabolic acidosis (when the body produces an excess amount of organic acids).
• If you have a history of any kind of heart condition like shock, heart failure, etc. due to insufficient oxygen supply.
• If you are an alcoholic.
• If you have a history of severe infection pre or post-surgery.
• If you have a gastrointestinal disorder.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Glucoryl MV 2 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for treating tuberculosis like rifampicin, infections like fluconazole, high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors like captopril, atenolol), steroids, chloramphenicol, fenfluramine, fenyramidol, medicines used to lower cholesterol (fibrates), medicine to treat depression (fluoxetine), medicine to treat blood clotting like coumarins, cyclophosphamide, miconazole, probenecid, antibiotics like clarithromycin. doxycycline, ofloxacin, anti-allergic medicines (ranitidine), clonidine, and reserpine.
• You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes like insulin and pioglitazone,
• You may have symptoms of high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, acetazolamide, water pill, phenytoin, rifampicin, medicines for treating constipation, and medicines for thyroid disorders.
• Medicines like diclofenac and ibuprofen may affect your kidney functions if taken along with this medicine.
• Glucoryl MV 2 tablet may alter the way anti-clot medicines like phenprocoumon works.

Storage and disposal

• Store Glucoryl MV 2 tablet below 25°C.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What diet should I follow being a diabetic patient?

• Follow a diet that is high in fibre and low in fat with adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
• Maintain regular meal timings and try to have 2-3 healthy snacks between meals, like soups and salads.
• Ensure moderate use of edible oils and drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.

What should I avoid in my diet if I am diabetic?

• Do not shop when you are hungry. You could be tempted to buy oil and fried food.
• Avoid overeating.
• Avoid maida, white bread, potato, noodles, cornflakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc.
• Avoid creams, soups, carrot juice, deep-fried vegetables and vegetable curries with excess oil.
• Avoid Seetaphal, mango, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream and fruit-based desserts.

How does Glucoryl MV 2 work?

Glucoryl MV 2 tablet contains a combination of metformin, glimepiride, and voglibose as active ingredients. Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells. Glimepiride lowers the blood sugar level by increasing the release of insulin hormone from the pancreas. Metformin decreases the production of glucose and also reduces its absorption in the body. Voglibose reduces the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates. Less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Some of the common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased urine frequency, increased hunger, increased thirst, tiredness, blurred vision, and weight loss. Your doctor may ask you to do blood tests like fasting blood glucose, post-meal blood glucose, and HbA1C for the exact diagnosis.

What is Glucoryl MV 2 used for?

Glucoryl MV 2 tablet is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and single anti-diabetic medicines are not able to control the blood sugar levels adequately.