Category: Medicine

Last updated on November 28th, 2023What is Glimepiride (Amaryl)? Glimepiride goes by the brand name of Amaryl and is used in the treatment of high blood sugar. It can be used particularly or with a combination of other diabetic drugs like Metformin. Glimepiride tablets are prescribed in type 2 diabetes treatment.  In type 2 diabetes, the …

Last updated on October 20th, 2023People with diabetes are very familiar with the name “Metformin. Metformin is the safest and affordable medicine to treat type 2 diabetes. But sometimes, it can cause side effects for some people. In that case, such individuals have to look for the best alternative to metformin. In this blog, we will …

Last updated on July 20th, 2023Oral hypoglycemic drugs are anti-diabetes medications intended to help type 2 diabetic patients manage their condition. This article explains what are these medications, their classification, their doses, side effects, interactions, or precautionary measures. What are Hypoglycemic Agents? Oral hypoglycemic drugs are used to lower the quantity of glucose present in the …

Last updated on July 17th, 2023Glucobay 50 is an oral tablet diabetes medication useful for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. It falls under the class of diabetes medications called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. The medicine is particularly helpful for those type 2 diabetic patients whose glucose levels are not regulated by diet and exercise. People can use Glucobay …

Last updated on July 28th, 2023Type 2 diabetes is quite common nowadays and is quickly growing in numbers. Every 15 seconds, a person gets diagnosed with it. Nearly 10% (30 million) of the population is suffering from diabetes. The treatment of type 2 diabetes is using a mix of diet, physical activity, and antidiabetic medications. These …

Last updated on July 28th, 2023Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are anti-diabetes drugs useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Two medicines fall in this group namely, miglitol and acarbose. The medications aid in keeping the quantity of sugar in the bloodstream from rising too quickly after a person eats. A healthcare provider may recommend an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor …