Glifix 1 mg Tablet

Glifix 1 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 1 mg of glimepiride in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class of oral antidiabetic medicines and is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Glifix 1 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is meant to be used along with diet and exercise as part of a blood sugar control plan. It is manufactured by Veritaz Healthcare and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Glimepiride in Glifix 1 mg Tablet helps the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar is high. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system so it can work throughout the day to help lower glucose levels.

Glifix 1 mg Tablet is the lower-strength glimepiride tablet in this brand range, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting dose or needs more careful dose adjustment. Compared with the Glifix 2 mg Tablet, the 1 mg tablet gives less medicine per dose, which can help reduce the risk of low blood sugar in people who are sensitive to treatment or are just beginning glimepiride.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control
• Added to diet and exercise plan
• Blood glucose lowering therapy

• Swallow Glifix 1 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it once daily or as prescribed, usually with your first main meal of the day to lower the chance of low blood sugar.
• Take it at the same time each day for consistent blood sugar control.
• Do not skip meals after taking it, because glimepiride can cause blood sugar to drop.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully if your dose is adjusted or if you are switching from the Glifix 2 mg Tablet.
• Check your blood sugar as directed while using this tablet.

Each Glifix 1 mg Tablet contains 1 mg of glimepiride. The exact dose and how often you take it are decided by your doctor based on your blood sugar, response, and other medicines; it is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum total daily dose is usually 8 mg unless your prescriber directs otherwise. Do not change from Glifix 1 mg Tablet to a different strength without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Glimepiride may include:

• Low blood sugar, especially if meals are skipped or activity increases
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Stomach upset

• Use caution if you have kidney or liver problems, since glimepiride can build up and raise the risk of low blood sugar.
• Do not drink alcohol heavily, because it can worsen blood sugar swings and increase side effects.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Glifix 1 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take insulin or other diabetes medicines, because combining them can increase hypoglycemia risk.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to glimepiride and may need close monitoring.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for guidance before using this tablet.
• Carry a quick source of sugar with you in case low blood sugar occurs.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines
• Alcohol
• Beta blockers, which can mask low blood sugar symptoms
• Some antibiotics or antifungal medicines that can change glimepiride levels
• Warfarin or other medicines that may interact with blood sugar control

Store Glifix 1 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.