Glycomet-Gp 0.5 Forte Tablet

This medication is used for treating patients suffering from type 2 Diabetes. It is used to enhance the positive effects of diet and exercise with respect to blood sugar. The tablet is a type of sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drug that helps the pancreas in releasing insulin to reduce the blood sugar level.

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, extra caution should be exercised.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Liver Disease

• Allergy

• Cough

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Diarrhoea

• Impaired Liver Function

• Joint Pain

• Muscle Pain

• Running Nose

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Insomnia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days.

• What is the onset of action?

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

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

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

This drug lowers the blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. 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

  Medicine

  This medication reacts with phenylbutazone, azapropazone and oxyphenbutazone.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from liver/kidney/heart disease should use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : What is Glycomet gp 0 5 forte tablet?

  Ans : Glycomet-Gp 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 are the uses of Glycomet gp 0 5 forte tablet?

  Ans : Glycomet-Gp is used for the treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Glycomet gp 0 5 forte tablet?

  Ans : Possible side-effects include hypoglycemia, dizziness, headache, nausea, asthenia, and allergic skin reaction. Apart from these, it may lead to conditions like elevated liver enzymes, anemia, jaundice, and weight gain.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Glycomet gp 0 5 forte tablet?

  Ans : Glycomet-Gp Forte Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Glycomet-Gp 0.5 Forte Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Glycomet-Gp 0.5 Forte Tablet?

  Ans : It should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiovascular collapse, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hypersensitivity, Renal disease, etc.

• Ques : Is Glycomet-Gp 0.5 Forte Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Glycomet-Gp 0.5 Forte Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose can lead to increased chances of side effects.