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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma

About Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's

Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called anti-diabetic drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance).

Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's is a combination of two antidiabetic drugs, namely: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride works by stimulating beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Thus, insulin helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin PR is a prolonged-release formulation that releases the drug in smaller portions over a longer duration of time. Metformin works by reducing the sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

Take Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or metallic taste. Most of these side effects of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's.

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Synonym

GLIMEPIRIDE+METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer/Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's contains Glimepiride and Metformin used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride stimulates cells in the pancreas that produce insulin which helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin PR is a prolonged-release formulation that releases the drug in smaller portions over a longer duration of time. Metformin reduces sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood.

Side Effects of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste

Directions for Use

Take Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as it may harm the unborn baby. Avoid alcohol consumption with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's. Beware of symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits, or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar, and also consult your doctor. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GlimepirideBisoprolol
Severe
GlimepirideKetoprofen
Severe

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GlimepirideBisoprolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Concomitant use of bisoprolol with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's may increase the risk, severity, and/or duration of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It may also mask some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia such as palpitation, tremor, and rapid heartbeat, making it more difficult to recognize an oncoming episode.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, bisoprolol can be taken with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop symptoms of low blood sugar like shakiness, dizziness, sweating, nausea, hunger, weakness, or lightheadedness.
GlimepirideKetoprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Taking Ketoprofen with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can be taken with Ketoprofen if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat. Do not taking the medications without consulting a doctor.
GlimepirideAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Amprenavir and Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's may interfere with blood glucose control and reduce the effectiveness of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's and Amprenavir together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you notice any of these signs - really high or low blood sugar levels - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GlimepirideCiprofloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Taking ciprofloxacin with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can cause both hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and, less frequently, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ciprofloxacin and Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor if you experience such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, excessive sweating, and rapid heartbeat or increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
GlimepirideBumetanide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Bumetanide may interfere with blood glucose control and reduce the effectiveness of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can be taken with bumetanide if prescribed by the doctor. Monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
GlimepirideParoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's with Paroxetine may increase the risk of low blood sugar.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can be taken with paroxetine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar like headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
GlimepirideVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's with Voriconazole may increase the blood levels and effects of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can be taken with voriconazole if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience headache, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
GlimepirideCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's with Citalopram may increase the risk of low blood sugar.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can be taken with Citalopram if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
GlimepirideGrepafloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's with Grepafloxacin can sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and, less frequently, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's and Grepafloxacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any of these symptoms - low blood sugar, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, confusion, shaking, feeling hungry, weak, heart racing, high blood sugar, low blood sugar, serious infections, bleeding, feeling anxious, feeling sick or very thirsty - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
GlimepirideFurosemide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Furosemide may interfere with blood glucose control and lower the effectiveness of Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's can be taken with furosemide if prescribed by the doctor. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGHypertensive heart and renal disease
Severe
GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGUnspecified kidney failure
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GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGHypertensive heart and renal disease
Severe
How does the disease interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
When compared to diet alone or diet plus insulin, the use of oral hypoglycemic medications may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. This alert is based on the University Group Diabetes Programme (UGDP) project, a long-term prospective clinical investigation aimed to assess the efficacy of glucose-lowering medications in preventing or delaying vascular problems in non-insulin-dependent diabetes patients. Patients treated for 5 to 8 years with diet with a fixed dose of either tolbutamide (a sulfonylurea) or phenformin (a biguanide) had a cardiovascular death risk nearly 2.5 times that of patients treated with diet alone, resulting in the cessation of both therapies in the research. Regardless of how these findings are interpreted, doctors and patients should be aware of the possibility.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of oral hypoglycemic agents may be associated with an increased risk of heart problems. Let the doctor know if you have heart problems.
GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGUnspecified kidney failure
Severe
How does the disease interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Sulfonylureas are metabolised in the liver and eliminated in the urine and faeces as metabolites (some of which have pharmacologic activity). Patients with poor liver and/or renal function who are treated with sulfonylureas may be exposed to increased serum drug concentrations, increasing the risk of severe hypoglycemia episodes. In the context of hepatic impairment, gluconeogenic ability may be reduced, adding to the risk. Sulfonylurea therapy should be used with caution in people who have liver or kidney illness. It is possible that lower dosages and longer intervals between dosage adjustments will be required. If hypoglycemia occurs during treatment, it may be prolonged in these patients due to slower medication metabolism and/or excretion.

How to manage the interaction:
In patients with kidney problems, severe hypoglycemic episodes may occur. Therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with renal disease.
GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGOther disorders of adrenal gland
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Hypoglycemia is a common side effect of insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic medications. Patients who are debilitated or malnourished, those with defective counterregulatory mechanisms (e.g., autonomic neuropathy and adrenal or pituitary insufficiency), and those receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents should exercise caution when using these drugs.

How to manage the interaction:
Care should be taken in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the development of hypoglycemic episodes during treatment.
GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGAnaemia due to enzyme disorders
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
In patients with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) impairment, sulfonylureas can cause hemolytic anaemia. In individuals with G6PD deficiency, these medicines should be administered with caution, and a non-sulfonylurea option should be considered. Postmarketing reports of hemolytic anaemia in patients receiving these medications who did not have known G6PD deficiency have been received.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be used with caution in patients with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The use of a non-sulfonylurea alternative should be considered.
GLIMEPIRIDE-3MG+METFORMIN-500MGOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's:
Treatment with sulfonylureas may cause hyponatremia in individuals who are taking other drugs or have medical disorders that cause hyponatremia, or it may stimulate the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. Certain sulfonylureas have been linked to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion, and these medications may enhance the peripheral (antidiuretic) action of ADH and/or increase ADH release. Caution should be exercised when treating individuals who have hyponatremia or are at increased risk of developing hyponatremia, such as the elderly, those using diuretics, or those who are volume-depleted.

How to manage the interaction:
Caution should be used when treating patients with low sodium or at greater risk of developing low sodium such as elderly patients, patients taking diuretics or those who are volume-depleted.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.
  • Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to the onset of diabetes.
  • Maintain a low-fat and low-sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates-containing foods with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Azulix 3 MF Tablet 10's to monitor blood sugar levels.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Type 2 diabetes: It is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or there is resistance to the action of insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include frequent urination at night, increased thirst, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain, while in rare cases, weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes nerve problems, kidney problems, damaged retina of eyes or blindness, loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase chance of heart attack or stroke.

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