The dose of a drug and dosage of the drug are two different terminologies. Dose is defined as the quantity or amount of medicine given by the doctor or taken by the patient at a given period. Dosage is the regimen prescribed by the doctor about how many days and how many times per day the drug is to be taken in specified dose by the patient. The dose is expressed in mg for tablets or gm, micro gm sometimes, ml for syrups or drops for kids syrups. The dose is not fixed for a drug for all conditions, and it changes according to the condition or a disease. It also changes on the age of the patient.
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In principle, the dosage of Zoryl-M Forte is governed by the desired blood glucose level. The starting dose of Zoryl-M Forte is 1 tab once a day before or with breakfast or first main meal. The dosage of Zoryl-M Forte must be the lowest which is sufficient to achieve the desired metabolic control.
During treatment with Zoryl-M Forte, glucose levels in blood and urine must be measured regularly. In addition, it is recommended that regular determinations of the proportion of glycated haemoglobin be carried out.
Mistakes eg, forgetting to take a dose, must never be corrected by subsequently taking a larger dose.
Measures for dealing with such mistakes (in particular, forgetting a dose or skipping a meal) or situations where a dose cannot be taken at the prescribed time must be discussed and agreed between physician and patient beforehand.
As an improvement in control of diabetes is, in itself, associated with higher insulin sensitivity, Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) requirements may fall as treatment proceeds. To avoid hypoglycaemia, timely dose reduction or cessation of Zoryl-M Forte therapy must therefore be considered.
The highest recommended dose per day should be Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) 8 mg and Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) 2000 mg.
Daily doses of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) of >6 mg are more effective only in a minority of patients.
In order to avoid hypoglycaemia, the starting dose of Zoryl-M Forte should not exceed the daily doses of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) or Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) already being taken.
When switching from combination therapy of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) plus Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) as separate tablets, Zoryl-M Forte should be administered on the basis of dosage currently being taken.
Titration: The daily dose should be titrated in increments of 1 tab only, corresponding to the lowest strength (in case various strengths are available).
Duration of Treatment: Treatment with Zoryl-M Forte is normally a long-term therapy.
Administration: Zoryl-M Forte should be administered once per day during breakfast or at the first main meal. Due to the sustained-release formulation, Zoryl-M Forte must be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed.
Zoryl-M Forte interactions
Interactions are the effects that happen when the drug is taken along with the food or when taken with other medications. Suppose if you are taking a drug Zoryl-M Forte, it may have interactions with specific foods and specific medications. It will not interact with all foods and medications. The interactions vary from drug to drug. You need to be aware of interactions of the medicine you take. Most medications may interact with alcohol, tobacco, so be cautious.
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Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) HCl: Cationic Drugs: Amiloride, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim and vancomycin that are eliminated by renal tubular secretion, theoretically may cause an increase in Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) Cmax, whole blood concentrations and whole blood AUC by competing with Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) for common renal tubular transport system. Concomitant administration of Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) and cimetidine has been observed to result in reduced urinary Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) excretion and increased plasma and Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) concentrations.
Protein-Bound Drugs: Interaction of Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) and highly protein-bound drugs (eg, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid) is unlikely because Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) is negligibly bound to plasma proteins.
Antidiabetic Agents: Hypoglycemia may occur if used concomitantly with other antidiabetic agents such as sulfonylureas, glitazones or insulin.
Diuretics: Thiazide diuretics may exacerbate diabetes mellitus and may result in increased requirements of oral antidiabetic agents, including Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte). Temporary loss of diabetic control, or secondary failure to the antidiabetic agent may also occur. Potassium-sparing diuretics may be considered as substitute.
Furosemide may increase Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) plasma and blood concentrations and blood AUC without significantly affecting Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) renal clearance.
Nifedipine: Concomitant administration may result in increased plasma concentration of Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) due to enhance absorption. Nifedipine may also increase urinary excretion of Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte).
β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents: β-adrenergic blocking agents may impair glucose tolerance and mask the true frequency or severity of hypoglycemia, block hypoglycemia-induced tachycardia but not hypoglycemic sweating, delay the rate of recovery of blood glucose concentration following drug-induced hypoglycemia, and impair peripheral circulation. Use these drugs with caution in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors: ACE inhibitors (eg, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril) may reduce fasting blood glucose concentrations. These drugs have also been associated with unexplained hypoglycemia in diabetic patients. Caution should be exercised when administering Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) together with ACE inhibitors to prevent severe hypoglycemia.
Clomiphene: Ovulatory response may be increased when clomiphene and Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) are used concomitantly in premenopausal patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Coumarin Anticoagulants: Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) may affect the pharmacokinetic properties of coumarin anticoagulants when administered concomitantly. An increase in prothrombin time may occur upon cessation of Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) therapy, with an increased risk of hemorrhage. Patients receiving phenprocoumon or other vitamin K anticoagulants should be carefully monitored.
Others: Drugs that may cause and exacerbate hyperglycemia over loss of glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes include corticosteroids, estrogen plus progesterone, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, thyroid products, sympathomimetics, phenothiazines, nicotinic acid, calcium-channel blockers and isoniazid. When such drugs are added to or withdrawn from therapy in patients receiving oral antidiabetic agents including Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte), patients should be observed closely for evidence of altered glycemic control.
The pharmacokinetics of Metformin (Zoryl-M Forte) and propanolol and ibuprofen were not affected when co-administered in a single dose.
Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte): Aspirin: Concomitant use with aspirin results in an increased mean AUC and decreased mean Cmax of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte). However, there is no evidence of clinically significant adverse interactions with uncontrolled concurrent administration of aspirin and other salicylates.
H2 Receptor Antagonists: Co-administration of either cimetidine or ranitidine with a single oral dose of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) did not significantly alter the absorption and disposition of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) and no differences were seen in hypoglycemic symptomatology.
Propanolol: Concomitant administration of propanolol may result in significant increase in the Cmax, AUC and t½ of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte).
Miconazole: Potential interactions with oral hypoglycemic agents including Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) leading to severe hypoglycemia have been reported. It is not known whether this interaction also occurs with the IV, topical or vaginal preparations of miconazole.
Coumarin Anticoagulants: The pharmacodynamic response to warfarin may be potentiated or weakened by concomitant administration with Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte). This may cause very small reductions in mean area under the prothrombin time (PT) curve and maximum PT values during Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) treatment.
Cytochrome P450: Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) is metabolized by cytochrome P450 2C9. This should be taken into account when Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) is co-administered with inducers (eg, rifampicin), inhibitors (eg, fluconazole) or substrates of CYP2C9 (eg, amiodarone, tolbutamide, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen).
Alcohol: Acute and chronic alcohol intake may unpredictably potentiate or reduce the activity of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte).
Drugs that May Potentiate the Hypoglycemic Action of Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte) and Other Sulfonylureas in Addition to Insulin and Other
β-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine and reserpine may mask the warning symptoms of a hypoglycemic attack during concomitant treatment with Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte).
Drugs that Tend to Produce Hyperglycemia and May Lead to Loss of Glycemic Control when Co-Administered with Glimepiride (Zoryl-M Forte): Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogen, progestogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid (high doses), sympathomimetics, barbiturates, calcium channel blockers, diazoxide, glucagons, laxatives (protracted use) and isoniazid.
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References
DailyMed. "GLIMEPIRIDE; PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
FDA/SPL Indexing Data. "9100L32L2N: The UNique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint FDA/USP Substance Registration System (SRS).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Data... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Zoryl-M Forte are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Zoryl-M Forte. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.
User reports
2 consumers reported frequency of use
How frequently do I need to take Zoryl-M Forte? It was reported by ndrugs.com website users that Zoryl-M Forte should ideally be taken Twice in a day as the most common frequency of the Zoryl-M Forte. You should you adhere strictly to the instructions and guidelines provided by your doctor on how frequently this Zoryl-M Forte should be taken. Get another patient's view on how frequent the capsule should be used by clicking here.
Users
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Twice in a day
2
100.0%
3 consumers reported doses
What doses of Zoryl-M Forte drug you have used? The drug can be in various doses. Most anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive drugs, pain killers, or antibiotics are in different low and high doses and prescribed by the doctors depending on the severity and demand of the condition suffered by the patient. In our reports, ndrugs.com website users used these doses of Zoryl-M Forte drug in following percentages. Very few drugs come in a fixed dose or a single dose. Common conditions, like fever, have almost the same doses, e.g., [acetaminophen, 500mg] of drug used by the patient, even though it is available in various doses.
Users
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501mg-1g
1
33.3%
201-500mg
1
33.3%
1-5mg
1
33.3%
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