Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : CAUTION

Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet 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 : CAUTION

Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : UNSAFE

Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

If you miss a dose of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

What is Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glibenclamide lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.| What is type 2 diabetes?::: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is a condition in which the body is unable to make enough insulin, and the insulin produced by the body does not work well. When this happens, the glucose level in the blood rises and leads to serious medical problems. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes, if not treated properly, can cause long-term complications like neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), eye damage (retinopathy), foot problems and also a higher risk of developing heart diseases.| What are the possible side effects of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: The use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effects like lactic acidosis. On long-term use, it can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.| Can the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?::: Yes, the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always keep a quick source of sugar like glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.| Can the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes, the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use as it interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated, it may cause anemia and nerve problems and the patient may feel a tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems, some researchers suggest an intake of Vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Are there any specific conditions in which Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet should not to be taken?::: The use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should also be avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.| Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: No, it is not safe to take Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet along with alcohol, as it may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.| What is Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Glibenclamide and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves the blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Glibenclamide lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.| What is type 2 diabetes?::: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is a condition in which the body is unable to make enough insulin, and the insulin produced by the body does not work well. When this happens, the glucose level in the blood rises and leads to serious medical problems. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes, if not treated properly, can cause long-term complications like neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), eye damage (retinopathy), foot problems and also a higher risk of developing heart diseases.| What are the possible side effects of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: The use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet is associated with common side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effects like lactic acidosis. On long-term use, it can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.| Can the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?::: Yes, the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always keep a quick source of sugar like glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.| Can the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Yes, the use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use as it interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated, it may cause anemia and nerve problems and the patient may feel a tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). To avoid such problems, some researchers suggest an intake of Vitamin B12 from outside sources at least once every year.| Are there any specific conditions in which Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet should not to be taken?::: The use of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should also be avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.| Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: No, it is not safe to take Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet along with alcohol, as it may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can increase the chances of lactic acidosis.| What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Abglibemide M 5mg/500mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

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