Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus . It is a combination medicine that can control blood sugar better than single medication. It should be used along with a proper diet and regular exercise for best results. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur as a side effect and it should be taken with food to avoid upset stomach.

Uses of Gemer Tablet PR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Gemer Tablet PR

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is a combination medicine that increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side effects of Gemer Tablet PR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gemer

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Flatulence

How to use Gemer Tablet PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is to be taken with food.

How Gemer Tablet PR works

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin.Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Gemer Tablet PR?

If you miss a dose of Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR.
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Gemer DS 1 Tablet PR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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).

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Patient concerns

I have dibetis from since 8 years. Now am using gemer ds 2.previusly used gemer 1.now sugar level is 230.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

My diabetes is not control and my wait is loosing again so pls suggest that Tresiba insulin, evion LC ,gemer pl 2 , gemer 1 , istamet 50/500 medilda this tablet is taken by me thanks

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Weight loosing is because of diabetes. Needs to take medicines regularly and do exercise regularly. Try to keep sugar level in normal limits.

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

As Doctor Advised me to take Gemer PL 2 Tablet but Now this tablet was banned Now sugar level is high I consulted with doctor advised as to take Gemer 2mg but its not good before eating Sugar level is 217 after eating sugar level is 293 So which tablet i take another than Gemer PL 2 and Gemer 2

Dr. Jagruti Shah

Diabetology

If your diet and exercise is adequate and if increasing dose of gamer or quiescent brand did not help you then in that you need to change the medicine of other group.kindly let me know other details like your Cbc, Hba1c, Tsh,s.creat,heart status, so that I can advise regarding change of medicine.If you wish you can consult me

Dr. Jagruti Shah

Diabetology

I f by increasing/changing dose of Gemer you are not getting good control then probably time has come to change your treatment on the basis of your proper BSF/PP, liver,kidney ,heart,Hba1c reports.

Pp bloodsugar 253 mg fbs 139 Using medicine Gemer 2 morning gemer 0.5 night

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is not good control.A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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Glucose - Postprandial Blood

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References

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