Myglim 2mg Tablet

Question 1

How does Myglim 2mg Tablet work?

Accepted Answer

The Myglim 2mg Tablet contains Glimepiride which acts on insulin-secreting cells called beta cells inside the pancreas and 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. Therefore, it prevents symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Question 2

What if i miss my dose?

Accepted Answer

A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible or skip to the next dose if it's been too late. A patient should never attempt to take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose as it may prove harmful.

Question 3

Is Myglim 2mg Tablet safe with warfarin (blood thinner) if taken by a heart stroke patient?

Accepted Answer

Myglim 2mg Tablet is not recommended with warfarin as these two drugs are contraindicated with each other and hence may result in any harmful symptom when taken together in heart patients.

Question 4

In which conditions should I avoid intake of Myglim 2mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Avoid intake of Myglim 2mg Tablet and consult a doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa drugs, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).

Question 5

How should I handle symptoms of low blood sugar level after taking Myglim 2mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Your blood sugar might get decreased, so regular blood glucose monitoring is required. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar level are feeling very hungry, dizziness, irritability, confusion, anxiety or shakiness. Try to eat or drink a fast-acting sugar source (like fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins or non-diet soda).

Question 6

Is Myglim 2mg Tablet also recommended for type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No, Myglim 2mg Tablet is only prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and not type 1 diabetes. If you are type 1 diabetic patient consult with a doctor so that insulin forms can be prescribed for the same.

Question 7

Is Myglim 2mg Tablet safe with oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

The patient is advised to talk to a doctor before taking contraceptive pills if he/she is already taking Myglim 2mg Tablet, then the doctor may change the dose of Myglim 2mg Tablet. This is because oral contraceptive pills change body responds to the sugar.

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