Imeglimin

Hypoglycaemic excluding Insulin · Aminotriazine

Indications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage

Adults: 1 gm twice daily. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, weakness, feeling of hunger, sweating.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Ketosis, diabetic coma/precoma, perioperative period, injury, type 1 diabetes, infections.

Advice to Patient

Take with or without meals. Hypoglycaemia may occur. Be cautious while driving, operating machinery and working at heights.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Good (50-80%). Excretion: Urine

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