Glisto 500mg Tablet

Glisto 500mg Tablet is a sulfonylurea medicine for diabetes. Its active ingredient is Glimepiride 500mg, and it is used for type 2 diabetes. Pack size: 20 tablets.

Uses of Glisto 500mg Tablet

Glisto 500mg Tablet is used together with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It can be used on its own or with other diabetes medicines such as metformin or insulin. Good blood sugar control helps prevent long-term problems with the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.

How Glisto 500mg Tablet works

Glimepiride helps the pancreas release more insulin, the hormone that moves sugar from the blood into the body’s cells. It works best when the pancreas can still make some insulin.

Possible side effects

The most important side effect of Glisto 500mg Tablet is low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). Other side effects can include:

• Low blood sugar: shakiness, sweating, hunger, fast heartbeat or confusion
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Headache or dizziness
• Weight gain

If you have signs of low blood sugar, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink straight away and then eat a meal. Seek medical help if it does not improve or happens often.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with breakfast or the first main meal of the day, and do not skip meals.
• Check your blood sugar regularly as your doctor advises.
• Alcohol, heavy exercise and missed meals increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or a G6PD deficiency.
• It is not used for type 1 diabetes, and is generally avoided in pregnancy.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Glisto 500mg Tablet online in Pakistan

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.