What Is The Difference Between Taking Amaryl M2 For Diabetes Than Taking Cetaphin-XR And Glimepiride?

Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022

Question: I am taking Amaryl M2 for my diabetes. earlier doctor prescribed me Cetapin XR 1000mg Glimperide 2mg. I want to know if I can switch back to Cetapin and Glimperide combination or Amaryl M2 has any special quality?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You were taking Cetapin XR 1000mg which has 1000 mg of metformin.
And Glimepiride 2 mg.

Now you have been prescribed Amaryl M2 which has 500 mg of metformin and glimepiride 2 mg.

So effectively, assuming you were taking single frequency if the medicine, your doctor has reduced the dose of medicine that you were taking.

So yes, effectively there is a change in the medication given.

I hope that helps.
Dr. Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

ok thanks. that I understand from the composition but apart from is there any difference in effectiveness. for example. if I take Cetapin 500 mg with Glimperide 2mg will there be any difference with Amaryl M2?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If you compare same doses, it is unlikely to be different unless you were taking the 2 medicines at different times. Of course, it is usually also considered that taking a single tablet will help the patient stick to the therapy better than when someone takes 2 different tablets. The quality drugs of different brands is a subject of debate that cannot be effectively discussed in this forum.

Other than that there is no significant difference.

I hope that helps.
Dr. Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad