Bepride 2mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Bepride Tablet contains glimepiride, an active ingredient used as an anti-diabetic medication. It is prescribed to lower blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus when dietary modifications and exercise alone are insufficient to manage blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the body's cells not responding normally to insulin, a hormone vital for regulating sugar utilization.

This leads to elevated blood sugar, which can result in serious health complications over time. Bepride Tablet functions by stimulating the pancreas to produce a greater amount of insulin, thereby reducing high blood sugar levels. This medication should be taken in the doses and for the duration specified by a healthcare professional, typically after food.

Patients should inform their doctor about any existing pregnancies, plans for pregnancy, breastfeeding status, current medications, supplements, or pre-existing medical conditions before initiating treatment. Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, and hypoglycemia. Persistent side effects should be discussed with a doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, and sleepiness. Immediately consume some sugar or sugar-containing drink. If the person has fainted, do not give food or drink. You must seek immediate emergency medical care if you suspect an overdose with Bepride Tablet.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Bepride Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Your pancreas produces a hormone called insulin. Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells. The cells then use it as fuel for energy. In type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t utilize insulin properly, so the sugar is not able to enter the cells and stays in your bloodstream.
• Glimepiride increases the amount of insulin released from your pancreas. This insulin then lowers your blood sugar levels.

Usage Instructions

• Bepride Tablet should be taken precisely as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
• It is recommended to take Bepride Tablet with or immediately after a meal to minimize potential side effects.
• For optimal results, endeavor to take the medication at a consistent time each day.
• Do not exceed the dosage prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Bepride Tablet during pregnancy?

Bepride Tablets should not be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, your doctor may switch to insulin therapy. Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Bepride Tablet while breastfeeding?

Glimepiride may pass into breast milk and should not be taken during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor regarding the use of Bepride Tablet while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Bepride Tablet?

• Bepride Tablet can cause low blood sugar levels, which can lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion. These can be dangerous while driving.
• Consult your doctor whether you can drive a car if you have frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia.
• Keep a juice or a bar of chocolate in the car close to you while driving and in case you start feeling any of the above symptoms of hypoglycaemia, immediately drink the juice or eat the chocolate bar. Note that artificial sweeteners are not of any use in such scenarios.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Bepride Tablet?

Be cautious not to drink alcohol on an empty stomach. Alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness and reaction time, confusion, shakiness, dizziness. These could be signs of low blood sugar. If you have any of these, immediately have sugar or sweet juice.
• You are suffering from severe liver disease or kidney disease.
• You have G6PD deficiency, and Glimepiride can cause hemolytic anaemia (destruction of red blood cells).

Contraindications

• If you have an allergy to glimepiride or sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any other ingredients of Bepride Tablet.
• If you have type1 diabetes.
• If you have the following signs like fatigue, nausea, frequent urination and muscle stiffness (due to diabetic ketoacidosis).
• If you have kidney or liver disease.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Hypoglycaemia

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Bepride Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• These medicines along with Bepride Tablet can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose levels: fluconazole, aspirin, antidiabetic medicines like metformin, insulin, warfarin, ramipril, lisinopril, allopurinol.
• These medicines can interfere with Bepride Tablet and cause an increase in blood glucose: oestrogens, progestogens, diuretics, levothyroxine, rifampicin, glucocorticoids, chlorpromazine.

Storage and disposal

• Store at room temperature in a original package
• Keep our of the reach of childrens and pets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long do I need to take Bepride Tablet?

Bepride Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine and needs to be taken for the prescribed duration. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own without informing your doctor.

What are the side effects of Bepride Tablet?

Side effects associated with this medicine are nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain. In case side effects do not resolve on their own, do not stop taking Bepride Tablet without informing your doctor.