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An oral diabetes medication is Glycomet-GP 1 tablet. Its active components are metformin and glimepiride. When diet and exercise alone are unable to manage blood sugar levels, type 2 diabetes mellitus, a condition where blood sugar levels rise over normal, is treated with it. This medication brings down the elevated blood sugar levels. Along with the medication, a good diet and exercise are required. Glycomet-GP 1 must be taken in accordance with the doctor's instructions, including the dosage and timeframe. It must be consumed along with meals, ideally the morning meal. If you are breastfeeding, planning a pregnancy, or are currently pregnant, let your doctor know before taking the Glycomet-GP 1 pill. Also let them know about your complete medical history. Uncontrolled diabetes increases the risk of several health issues, including heart disease, stroke, eye, kidney, and nerve disorders.

Precautions and Warning

In particular, let your doctor know if you have any allergies to GLYCOMET GP 2 or any of its constituents.

have metabolic acidosis, which includes diabetic ketoacidosis

have issues with the liver, kidneys, or heart

Have diabetes that requires insulin

are comatose from diabetes

are drunk? Warnings & Pregnancy The drug GLYCOMET may enter breast milk. It shouldn't be consumed during nursing. Children and teenagers It is not advised that youngsters under the age of 18 use GLYCOMET. Driving If your blood sugar is low (hypoglycemia) or high (hyperglycemia), or if you experience visual issues as a result of such situations, it may affect your ability to focus or react.

Please check with your doctor to see if you are able to operate machinery.

Inform your doctor if you are currently breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.

Benefits and uses

Glycomet GP 1 tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes that helps lower or manage the effects of hyperglycemia (high level of blood sugar in blood). This medication can be used in conjunction in conjunction with other drugs for combination therapy. The medication also helps keep from blindness, kidney damage nerve issues, loss of limbs and other issues that are caused by type 2 diabetes. But, the benefits mentioned here aren't exhaustive. There could be additional circumstances for which this medication could be prescribed at the doctors' discretion.

Composition

The active ingredients in Glycomet GP 1 tablet are Glimepiride 1mg and Metformin 500mg.

Mechanism of Action of Drugs

Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production through the inhibition of glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. This reduces the sugar absorption in the intestinal tract and improves insulin sensitivity.

However, Glimepiride triggers the insulin release from pancreatic beta cells . It also decreases the amount of glucose released by the liver. It also improves the sensitivity to insulin.

Contraindications and Caution

Patients with the following medical conditions are advised to seek out advice from their healthcare specialist prior to using the Glycomet GP 1 tablet:

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient that are used in the tablet, for example Metformin and Glimepiride
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Lactic acidosis
  • Hypoxemia
  • Dehydration
  • Sepsis
  • Surgery
  • Hepatitis
  • Caution:
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Patients over 65 years old
  • Patients with premenopausal anovulatory disorders
  • Hypoglycemic risk
  • Hypersensitive to sulphonamides
  • G6PD deficiency
  • Autonomic neuropathy
  • Patients with debilitation or age

Side and Adverse Effects

The following adverse reactions could or might not happen when taking this Glycomet GP 1 tablet. It generally is well-tolerated when used according to the prescribed dosage guidelines. The most common types are gentle and could include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Asthenia
  • Flatulence
  • Indigestion
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Anorexia
  • Headache
  • Metallic flavor
  • Rash
  • Induction of ovulation
  • Dizziness
  • Photosensitivity

More serious, but less common adverse reactions can include:

  • Lactic acidosis
  • Anemia Megaloblastic
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • SIADH
  • Porphyria
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-johnson syndrome
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Pancytopenia

How to Use

Don't exceed the dosage that is prescribed by your doctor.
Suck in the Glycomet GP1 tablet in one go, immediately after you remove your tablet out of the strips. Do not cut, break or break the tablet in its entirety.
Do not miss the tablet. When you are unable to remember, make sure to take it when you remember. However, if it's time to take the next dose, you can skip it and follow it according to your usual routine. Do not take two doses in a row which could harm your health.
Take the Glycomet GP tablet 1 tablet along when you eat or drink food. Take it at breakfast or before breakfast, but don't take meals in between.
Dosage according to the advice of your physician or adhere to the instructions written in the prescribed.

 

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