Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr

Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr is generally prescribed under the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and high sugar levels during diabetes. It is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine that helps the body to release more insulin and control high levels of sugar amongst its users.

In most cases, it is combined with other forms of anti-diabetic drugs which aids the overall treatment. However one must consult their healthcare professional before clubbing the medication with any other compound.

Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr works by increasing the levels of insulin and decreasing the production of glucose. This also slows down your intestine’s ability to absorb sugar by making it more sensitive to insulin absorption.

Before starting a course of the medication, there are certain precautions that need to be taken. Firstly, any form of allergy must be mentioned to the consulting doctor. Also, if you have any history of kidney or liver diseases, it should be mentioned to the doctor.

Consuming this tablet may result in certain side effects such as cough, joint pain, runny nose, muscle pain and difficulty in swallowing. You can consult a doctor if the effects persist for a longer duration.

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Liver Disease

• Allergy

• Hypoglycemia

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for women who are or may become pregnant.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not suggested in women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect on the infant.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving skill of the patients might get affected if the blood sugar level is too low or too high. One must avoid driving if any of these symptoms occurs.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while giving Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while giving Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ozomet-G 2 Tablet Er

  Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Isryl-M 2 Tablet Sr

  Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Ziglim M 2mg/500mg Tablet SR

  FDC Ltd

• METRIDE 2 TABLET ER

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Glimiprex Mf 2Mg/500Mg Tablet Sr

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Euglim-M 2 Tablet Er

  Zydus Cadila

• Glimestar-M 2 Tablet Sr

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Geminor M 2 Tablet Sr

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Exermet Gm 502 Tablet Er

  Cipla Ltd

• Metgli 2 Mg/500 Mg Tablet Sr

  Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Along with this, it also decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication reacts with Diclofenac, Fluconazole, Gatifloxacin, Miconazole, Rifampicin, Colesevelam.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication should be avoided by those who suffer from Heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, Hypoglycemia and Hemolytic Anemia/G6PD Deficiency.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : what is Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet contains Glimepiride and Metformin as active ingredients. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas thus decreasing the amount of glucose, and controls the amount of glucose in the blood.

• Ques : what is Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr used for?

  Ans : Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like type 2 diabetes mellitus and maturity-onset diabetes.

• Ques : what are the side effects of Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : Hypoglycemia, dizziness, headache, nausea, asthenia, and allergic skin reaction are some of the common side effects.

• Ques : Can Glycomet Gp 2 SR Tablet be used for type 2 diabetes mellitus and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

  Ans : Yes, type 2 diabetes mellitus and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus are among the most common reported uses for Glycomet Gp 2 SR Tablet.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by the medication to reach its peak effect is 2 to 4 hours before noticing the improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : This medication is advised to consume once a day as the time interval up to which this medication has an impact is around 24 hours but it is not the standard frequency for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in the medication react properly if it is taken with the food, if you take it with an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : The medication contains salts which are suitable to store at 15 to 30 C as keeping the medicine above or below can cause an inadequate effect.

• Ques : What are the compounds used to manufacture Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr is made with a balanced mix of Glimepiride and Metformin.

• Ques : What are the withdrawal symptoms of Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : If the treatment is stopped or paused by the user without any consultation, the body may show severe withdrawal symptoms. Some of them may include kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.

• Ques : How to prevent Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr side effects?

  Ans : The medication is safe to use and does not show side effects within every user. However, if you experience any side effects you can use a fast-acting source of glucose. This can include things like fruit juice or any other sugar enriched product.

• Ques : What are the food products that need to avoid during the consumption of Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : Avoid foods and drinks that can lower your blood sugar level at a drastic level. It is highly recommended to avoid the consumption of alcohol.

• Ques : Can Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr fluctuate my weight?

  Ans : Not all patients experience weight gain or weight loss during the course of Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr. But there are few cases of weight fluctuation that have been seen under this mode of treatment.

• Ques : Does Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr disturb sleep patterns?

  Ans : Both of the compounds present in the medication do not affect your sleep directly. But the overall course ( when clubbed with other medications) can suddenly decrease your sugar levels leading to disturbance in sleep patterns like sleepless nights, interrupted sleep, etc.

• Ques : Can you crush or chew Glycomet-Gp 2 Tablet Sr?

  Ans : No, consume the medication as a whole without doing any physical change in the medication.

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