Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet 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 Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet 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 it. 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, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, edema (swelling), blurred vision, and bone fracture. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have 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.

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. Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CAUTION

Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

- Driving : CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

- Liver : CAUTION

Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Glivo M 0.2mg/500mg/80mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

strip of 10 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Nausea
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Abdominal pain
Constipation