CARBOPHAGE G1 TAB

CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET is a combination of two anti-diabetic drugs: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride, which is a ‘sulfonylurea’, acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Metformin, which is a ‘biguanide’, acts by lowering the glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines and increasing the body’s response to insulin. In a nutshell, the two medicines together prevent the blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels thus keeping your Diabetes under control.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong condition that affects the way your body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or if at all the insulin is produced, it is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Due to this, the blood glucose level increases and symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger start. It can lead to serious complications like skin infection, eye problems (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot (foot ulcer), kidney disease (nephropathy), high blood pressure, and even stroke.

By the above-mentioned mechanisms, the two medicines in CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET act together to keep your blood sugar levels under check. The strict control of blood sugars is especially important to mention the many disabling side effects of Diabetes. CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet etc.

CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. For better advise, your doctor will decide what dose should be taken and it can change timely depending upon your condition. A common side effect of CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET is hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels) characterized by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth and skin etc. So, to avoid hypoglycaemia, you should not miss meals and also should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, upper respiratory symptoms.

CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any type of heart disease, is or are planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Take CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Preferably take it with a meal to minimize stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it. In case you missed taking CARBOPHAGE G 1MG TABLET do not double the dose as it may decrease your blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia) which can be fatal.