Glycomet-GP 2 Forte Tablet (Glimepiride 2mg / Metformin 1000mg)

Glycomet-GP 2 Forte Tablet

Glycomet-GP 2 Forte tablet contains a combination of Glimepiride and Metformin, an anti-diabetic medicine. This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; when diet, exercise and Glimepiride or Metformin alone is not able to control the blood sugar levels adequately. It should be taken after food.

Uses of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; when diet, exercise and Glimepiride or Metformin alone is not able to control the blood sugar levels adequately.

Contraindications of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride or any of the ingredient of this medicine.
If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
If you have serious kidney failure or liver failure.
If you have any metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the body fluids) like lactic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic pre-coma.
If you have dehydration, severe infections, shock and injections containing iodine.
If you have had heart or lung failure, the recent incidence of heart attack and shock.
If you are an alcoholic.

Side effects of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Nausea
Sleepiness
Low blood sugar level

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness, confusion, shakiness or dizziness. These could be signs of low blood sugar. If you have any of these, immediately have sugar or sweet juice Inform your doctor as you may need a change in your medicine’s dose.
You are experiencing pins-and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness.
You are going to have a diagnostic imaging test that involves the injection of iodine.
You have dehydration due to diarrhoea, vomiting or limited fluid intake.
You have suffered through trauma.
You have to undergo surgery in the near future.
You have serious kidney and liver problems.
You have a thyroid disorder.
You are overweight (specific diet restriction may be suggested).

Mode of Action of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

How Does It Work?
This combination is known to control blood sugar to a greater extent than metformin or glimepiride alone. Glimepiride lowers the blood sugar level increasing release of insulin hormone from the pancreas.
Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells.
Metformin decreases the absorption in the intestine and the production of sugar by the liver.
Both of these components are known to increase the insulin sensitivity of the body (allows the cells of the body to use blood glucose more effectively, reducing blood sugar).

Directions for Use of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

It should be consumed as a whole without chewing or crushing with a sufficient amount of water with food.

Interactions of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

Interactions with other medicines
You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes like Insulin, Pioglitazone, medicines for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors like Captopril), Steroids, Chloramphenicol, Fenfluramine, Fenyramidol, medicine to lower blood cholesterol (fibrates), medicine to treat depression (Fluoxetine), medicine to treat blood clotting like Coumarins, Cyclophosphamide, Miconazole, Probenecid, antibiotics like Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Ofloxacin, etc.
You may have symptoms of high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, Acetazolamide, water pill, Phenytoin, Rifampicin, medicines for constipation, Phenytoin, Rifampicin and medicines for thyroid disorders
Medicines like anti-allergic (ranitidine), clonidine, reserpine and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like atenolol can alter the way this medicine works and may block your body’s response to low blood sugar. This can lead to dangerously low levels of blood sugar.
Medicines like Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Water pill, Enalapril may affect your kidney functions if taken along with this medicine.
Medicines used to treat thyroid can affect the way this medicine works.

Storage and disposal of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

Store it at room temperature in a dry place.
Protect it from moisture.
Keep it out of the reach of children.

Dosage of Glycomet Gp2 Forte Tab 10’S

Overdose
An overdose of this medicine may lead to severe hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis (Excessive lactic acid build-up) & (low blood sugar). This can result in headache, nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbances, restlessness, impaired alertness and reactions, depression, confusion, dizziness, etc. If you experience these, immediately take glucose or juice or sugar-containing products (Sugar candy). Contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital as you may require close monitoring for the next few hours.
Missed a Dose
A missed dose may lead to high blood sugar levels, which includes symptoms like feeling thirsty, excessive urination, loss of appetite, drowsiness, the fruity smell from breath, etc. If you have missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.