Gluconor 2mg Tablet 1 Strip

✔️ Gluconor 2 should not be used in patients with:

• Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma.
• Severe kidney or liver impairment, where glimepiride is contraindicated under the applicable product labeling.
• Known hypersensitivity to glimepiride or other sulfonylureas.

✔️ Side Effects: Gluconor 2

Common side effects

• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Weakness or fatigue
• Weight gain

Less common but serious side effects

• Allergic skin reactions, itching, or rash
• Changes in blood cell counts, including anemia or low white blood cell or platelet counts
• Liver dysfunction or jaundice
• Low sodium levels in the blood

✔️ Safety Information:

• Low blood sugar: The risk increases if meals are delayed or skipped, alcohol is consumed, or glimepiride is combined with certain other diabetes medicines.
• Regular meals: Eat meals consistently and keep a fast-acting source of glucose, such as glucose tablets or fruit juice, available.
• Blood glucose monitoring: Check blood glucose regularly as advised by your physician.
• Kidney or liver disease: Inform your doctor before starting treatment.
• Heart disease: Patients with cardiovascular disease should be assessed carefully before treatment.
• Older adults: May be more vulnerable to prolonged or severe hypoglycemia.
• Driving and machinery: Avoid driving if you experience dizziness or symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Laboratory monitoring: Your physician may recommend blood tests to monitor glucose, liver function, and blood cell counts.

✔️ Interaction

Some medicines may increase the blood-glucose-lowering effect of glimepiride and raise the risk of hypoglycemia. These include certain salicylates, sulfonamides, antibiotics, anticoagulants, fibrates, antidepressants, ACE inhibitors, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Other medicines may reduce its glucose-lowering effect, including:

• Corticosteroids
• Thiazide and other diuretics
• Thyroid hormone preparations
• Estrogens
• Phenytoin
• Sympathomimetic medicines

✔️ Dosage & Administration | Gluconor 2

• Take Gluconor 2 shortly before or with breakfast or your first main meal, as prescribed.
• Do not skip or delay meals.
• Follow a healthy diet and exercise plan.
• Monitor your blood glucose regularly.
• Keep a fast-acting source of glucose available.
• Avoid or discuss alcohol use with your physician because it can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Glimepiride is generally not preferred during pregnancy because appropriate blood glucose control is essential for maternal and fetal health. Consult a physician about suitable treatment before or during pregnancy.

Glimepiride is generally avoided during breastfeeding because of potential risks to the infant. A healthcare professional can recommend an appropriate alternative.

✔️ What to Do If You Miss a Dose

Follow the instructions provided by your physician or pharmacist. Do not double the next dose to make up for a missed dose. If you have missed a meal, do not take an extra dose or adjust your medication schedule on your own; seek professional advice if you are unsure what to do.

✔️ Storage:

Store according to the instructions on the product packaging. Keep out of reach of children.