Primary SourceWALAPHAGE G-1 TABLET 15'S
Brand Reference: Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR
Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Product Overview
Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, and this may change from time to time according to how it is working, according to your blood sugar levels.Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effect of Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with them. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly, and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Metformin | 500mg |
| Glimepiride | 1mg |
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Alcohol: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
- Pregnancy: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Breast feeding: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Kidney: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
- Liver: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR
- Pregnancy: Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Breast feeding: Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving: Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.
- Kidney: Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.Use of Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
- Liver: Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR is generally started with a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease, and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- Walaphage-G-1 Tablet PR
- Generic Name (Salt)
- Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg)
- Manufacturer
- Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Dosage Form
- tablet
- Strength
- 1mg/500mg
- Therapeutic Category
- ANTI DIABETIC
- HSN Code
- 3004
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