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About Axylim 2mg Tablet

GLIMEPIRIDE belongs to a class of antidiabetic called 'sulfonylureas' used to lower raised blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - NIDDM). Type 2 diabetes develops if the body does not produce enough insulin or where the insulin that your body makes does not work as well as it should. Insulin is a substance that helps to lower the level of sugar in your blood, especially after meals. 

The GLIMEPIRIDE contains Glimepiride which acts on insulin-secreting cells called beta cells inside the pancreas, activates calcium channels on cells which lets insulin pass out of the cell. This insulin then makes each cell in the body take up glucose and utilize it, thus lowering raised blood glucose. Thus, it prevents symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Uses of Axylim 2mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes

Medicinal Benefits of Axylim 2mg Tablet

GLIMEPIRIDE is used in people with type 2 diabetes to minimize elevated levels of blood sugar with a balanced diet and exercise in combination. GLIMEPIRIDE can be combined with insulin or other forms of oral antidiabetic medication. GLIMEPIRIDE decreases blood sugar levels in a diabetic patient by increasing production and secretion of insulin from the pancreas beta cells. Thus, it helps in controlling increased blood sugar level after the meal. 

Directions for Use

GLIMEPIRIDE should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take GLIMEPIRIDE exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you should take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.

Side Effects of Axylim 2mg Tablet

Most of the side effects of GLIMEPIRIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Some common side effects of GLIMEPIRIDE are allergic reactions, headache, nausea, blood pressure drop, shock, abnormal liver function, including skin and eye yellowing (jaundice), bile flow issues (cholestasis), liver inflammation (hepatitis) or failure of the liver. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking GLIMEPIRIDE, inform your doctor if you are healing from injury, had or going to have surgery, have fever infections or other sources of stress, then contact your doctor as it might be appropriate to adjust care temporarily. If you have a serious kidney/liver disease, breastfeeding or pregnant consult doctor before using GLIMEPIRIDE. Do not take GLIMEPIRIDE if you are allergic to sulpha drugs, glimepiride or any other antidiabetic medicines or have glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Heart disease patient should consult a doctor before taking GLIMEPIRIDE as it may worsen the heart disease's current conditions. Do not take GLIMEPIRIDE with oral contraceptives as it may increase the level of blood sugar. On the other hand, taking GLIMEPIRIDE with pain killers like aspirin or ibuprofen can lower your blood sugar. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

GLIMEPIRIDE interacts with Vitamins D3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, antidiabetic drugs (liraglutide, rosuvastatin, dapagliflozin, metformin, glyburide, insulin, canagliflozin, sitagliptin, empagliflozin), blood pressure-lowering drugs (furosemide, atorvastatin), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) & blood thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Patients with liver/kidney function disorder, heart diseases, low blood sugar, G6PD deficiency and electrolytes imbalance (like low sodium levels in the blood) should avoid intake of GLIMEPIRIDE.