apriglim-mv 303 tablet sr
What is apriglim-mv 303 tablet sr used for?
This medicine contains Glimepiride (3mg) + Metformin (500mg) and is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. Glimepiride: Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells; Metformin: Decreases hepatic glu. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Glimepiride + Metformin
- Manufacturer: Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 apriglim-mv 303 tablet sr Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone are inadequate
Off-label uses: Polycystic ovary syndrome (metformin component)
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Glimepiride + Metformin |
| Brand Name | Amaryl M 1mg Tablet PR |
| Manufacturer | Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Sulfonylurea + Biguanide |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F); protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Glimepiride: Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells; Metformin: Decreases hepatic glucose production, increases insulin sensitivity
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take apriglim-mv 303 tablet sr
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of apriglim-mv 303 tablet sr
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Miconazole | Major | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased risk of lactic acidosis and hypoglycemia |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Mask hypoglycemia symptoms |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Hyperglycemia |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Hyperglycemia |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Increased metformin levels |
| Nifedipine | Minor | Increased metformin absorption |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Insulin
- Other sulfonylureas
- Miconazole
- Phenylbutazone
- Alcohol
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta-blockers
- Clarithromycin
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics
- NSAIDs
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe renal impairment (eGFR
🤱 Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; glimepiride excreted in milk, metformin excreted in milk
💊 Overdose Management
Monitor blood glucose; treat hypoglycemia with oral glucose or IV dextrose; for metformin overdose, consider hemodialysis
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.