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Important Information For Your Reference
Common side effects include: dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhea. For a full list of information
Side Effects:
Do not take this if you are allergic to the medicine or its composition. If you're unsure, check with us or your doctor.
Severe allergic reactions such as severe rash, severe itchiness and fever, swollen throat, face, eyelids or lips can happen. Stop taking this medication and speak to your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. This reaction may start soon after you first take the medicine, or it might start later.
Other important information for pregnant women/children/elderly users, please
Alcohol Warning(Not Advisable)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s is known to have an effect similar to a drug called disulfiram, which is used to curb chronic alcoholism. It renders the patient being acutely sensitive to alcohol and feeling unwell.It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s. Alcohol intoxication can increase the risk of lactic acidosis particularly in case of fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment.
Pregnancy Warning(Not Safe)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and human studies also showed some adverse effect. Therefore, please consult your doctor to discuss the benefits over the risks of taking sulfonylurea due to their chance of having too low blood sugar.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s should be safe to use during pregnancy because either animal or human studies have not shown any adverse effects on the fetus, however, uncontrolled hyperglycemia in people with PCOS can increase the risk of congenital abnormalities and intrauterine death.
Breastfeeding Warning(Not Advisable)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s being excreted into the breast milk has not been made certain but the risk of having a baby with too low blood sugar cannot be excluded. Therefore, it isn't safe for breastfeeding.Limited human studies suggest that Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s does not represent a significant risk to the baby when used during pregnancy. In regards to limited data, please consult your doctor to decide on discontinuation of breastfeeding or Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s.
Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney Warning(High Risk)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s requires dose adjustment for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease as it is partially excreted in the urine. Please consult your doctor. Patients with severe kidney disease are contraindicated from taking Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, especially in patients with creatinine clearance less than 60mL/min. Patients with severe kidney disease has high risk to get lactic acidosis. Dose adjustment of Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s and regular check up to monitor renal function may be needed. Please consult your doctor before consumption.
Liver Warning(Use With Care)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s may require dose adjustments for patients with liver disease so please consult your doctor before starting Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s. However, patients with severe liver disease are contraindicated from taking Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Hence liver function test should be done before initiating Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s. Discontinuation of Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s may be needed if there is deterioration of liver function. Please consult your doctor.
Recommended dosage: Adult: Take dosage as directed by your doctor. Not recommended for children.
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This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.
As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s is known to have an effect similar to a drug called disulfiram, which is used to curb chronic alcoholism. It renders the patient being acutely sensitive to alcohol and feeling unwell.It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s. Alcohol intoxication can increase the risk of lactic acidosis particularly in case of fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment.
Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and human studies also showed some adverse effect. Therefore, please consult your doctor to discuss the benefits over the risks of taking sulfonylurea due to their chance of having too low blood sugar.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s should be safe to use during pregnancy because either animal or human studies have not shown any adverse effects on the fetus, however, uncontrolled hyperglycemia in people with PCOS can increase the risk of congenital abnormalities and intrauterine death.
Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s being excreted into the breast milk has not been made certain but the risk of having a baby with too low blood sugar cannot be excluded. Therefore, it isn't safe for breastfeeding.Limited human studies suggest that Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s does not represent a significant risk to the baby when used during pregnancy. In regards to limited data, please consult your doctor to decide on discontinuation of breastfeeding or Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s.
Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney Warning (High Risk)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s requires dose adjustment for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease as it is partially excreted in the urine. Please consult your doctor. Patients with severe kidney disease are contraindicated from taking Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, especially in patients with creatinine clearance less than 60mL/min. Patients with severe kidney disease has high risk to get lactic acidosis. Dose adjustment of Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s and regular check up to monitor renal function may be needed. Please consult your doctor before consumption.
Liver Warning (Use With Care)
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s may require dose adjustments for patients with liver disease so please consult your doctor before starting Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s. However, patients with severe liver disease are contraindicated from taking Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s.Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Hence liver function test should be done before initiating Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s. Discontinuation of Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s may be needed if there is deterioration of liver function. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
It is usually taken with first meal of the day (usually breakfast).Take it regularly. Avoid using heavy equipment or driving while taking it. Do not use it together with other antidiabetic medication and alcohol. It may cause hypoglycemic symptoms. Do not miss meal after taking it.This may lead to hypoglycemia. Carry sweet food or fruit juice for symptom relief like cold sweats, pale skin, trembling, and anxiety which may due to hypoglycemia. Your doctor may perform routine liver tests. Report any symptoms you have, such as stomach discomfort, decreased appetite, or skin that appears yellow (jaundice).Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems and if you pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
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Information last updated on: Tue Oct 29 2024 02:16:29 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.
The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.
Glymet 2.5/500mg Tablet 56s is available at many places in Singapore. Ang Mo Kio, Alexandra, Admiralty, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Buona Vista, Beach Road, Bugis, Balestier, Boon Lay, Central Area, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Chinatown, Commonwealt, City Hall, Clarke Quay, Changi Airport, Changi Village, Clementi Park, Dairy Farm, Eunos, East Coast, Farrer Park, Geylang, Hougang, Harbourfront, Holland, Jurong, Jurong East, Jurong West, Kallang/ Whampoa, Lim Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Marina, Macpherson, Mandai, Newton, Novena, Orchard, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Potong Pasir, Paya Lebar, Queenstown, Raffles Place, Rochor, River Valley, Sembawang, Sengkang, Serangoon, Serangoon Rd, Seletar, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Blangah, Tanglin, Thomson, Tuas, Tengah, Upper East Coast, Upper Bukit Timah, Upper Thomson, Woodlands, West Coast, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang.