Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet

Description

About Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet

Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called anti-diabetic drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance).

Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic drugs, namely: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride works by stimulating beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Thus, insulin helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin, which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

Take Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or metallic taste. Most of these side effects of Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet . Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet .

Uses of Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet contains Glimepiride and Metformin used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride stimulates cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which helps remove sugar from the blood. Metformin reduces sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin, which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

Directions for Use

Take Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Metallic taste

In-depth Information

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet . Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet . Beware of symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits, or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar, and also consult your doctor. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet may have interaction with antibiotics (rifampicin, trimethoprim), calcium channel blockers (verapamil), antacids (cimetidine), HIV/AIDS drugs (dolutegravir), heart-related medicine (ranolazine), anticancer drugs (vandetanib, crizotinib, olaparib), antifungals (fluconazole, miconazole), water pill (acetazolamide), antidiabetic drug (insulin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have severe infections, uncontrolled diabetes, lactic acidosis or ketoacidosis (accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood), dehydration, or liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

• RIFAMPICIN
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• VERAPAMIL
• CIMETIDINE
• DOLUTEGRAVIR
• RANOLAZINE
• VANDETANIB
• CRIZOTINIB
• OLAPARIB
• FLUCONAZOLE
• MICONAZOLE
• ACETAZOLAMIDE
• INSULIN
• PHENYTOIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.
• Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to the onset of diabetes.
• Maintain a low-fat and low-sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates-containing foods with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Amaryl M Forte 2 Tablet to monitor blood sugar levels.

Patients Concern

Disease/Condition Glossary

Type 2 diabetes: It is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or there is resistance to the action of insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include frequent urination at night, increased thirst, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain, while in rare cases, weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes nerve problems, kidney problems, damaged retina of eyes or blindness, loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increased chance of heart attack or stroke.