Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin
Information about Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin
Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin Uses
Metformin+Glimepiride+Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of diabetes with high cholesterol.
How Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin works
Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin is a combination of three medicines: Metformin, glimepiride and atorvastatin. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea1a, Taste change, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Headache, Weakness, Muscle pain, Increased liver enzymes, Respiratory tract infection
Available Medicine for Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin
Glycovas LDPulse Pharmaceuticals
₹501 variant(s)
Vedator GMVidakem Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
Gippicare AGUrvija Pharmaceuticals
₹1001 variant(s)
DiavasMicro Labs Ltd
₹79 to ₹1032 variant(s)
Stator GMAbbott L
₹76 to ₹922 variant(s)
Expert advice for Metformin + Glimepiride + Atorvastatin
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Take it with the food to avoid stomach upset.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.