Glycomet Trio 2/0.3 Tablet (Glimepiride 2mg / Metformin 500mg / Voglibose 0.3mg)

Glycomet Trio 2/0.3 Tablet

Glycomet Trio 2 tablet is a combination of metformin, glimepiride and voglibose. It is an oral anti-diabetic medicine. Glycomet Trio 2 tablet is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus, where blood sugar level rises above the normal range due to varied reasons. You should follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly along with this medicine. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Glycomet Trio 2 should be taken with meals, usually with the first meal of the day. Do not stop taking this medicine, as it may result in a sudden change in blood sugar levels, further leading to other health consequences such as damage to the eye, kidney and legs. You should always be cautious while driving, as this medicine can lower your blood sugar levels and can cause hypoglycemia resulting in dizziness, giddiness and increased sweating. If you experience these side effects, have juice, chocolate or sugar candy immediately. If the episodes of low blood sugar levels increase persistently, consult your doctor immediately.

Uses of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

Glycomet Trio 2 tablet is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

contraindications
Contraindications of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S
If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride and voglibose or any of the ingredients of Glycomet Trio 2 tablet.
If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
If you have any kind of kidney or liver problem.
If you are suffering from acute metabolic acidosis (when the body produces an excess amount of organic acids lactic acidosis and symptoms are nausea, vomiting, generalized muscle weakness and rapid br…
If you have a history of any kind of heart condition like shock, heart failure, etc due to insufficient oxygen supply.
If you are an alcoholic.
If you have a history of severe infection pre or post-surgery.
If you have a gastrointestinal disorder.

Side effects of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

Headache
Dizziness
Hunger
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Aggression, low mood
Impaired alertness and reactions, confusion
Speech disorders, visual disorders
Metallic taste

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have recently gone through a stressful situation.
You have a history of diarrhoea.
You are taking any antihypertensive medicines, painkillers or water pills because it can affect your kidney.
You have a history of laparotomy (surgical incision into the abdominal cavity).
You are suffering from severe intestinal diseases like Roemheld syndrome (epigastric pressure in the gastrointestinal tract), severe hernia and stenosis (abnormal narrowing in a blood vessel) or ulcers in the intestine.
You have a severe kidney or liver disorder.

Mode of Action of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

How Does It Work?
Glycomet Trio 2 acts by stimulating insulin secretion from the β-cells of the pancreas and increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It also helps to restore the body’s proper response to the insulin it produces naturally.

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Directions for Use of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

Glycomet Trio 2 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

Interactions with other medicines
Medicines used to treat tuberculosis like rifampicin.
Medicines used to treat infections like fluconazole.
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 sometimes may block your body’s response to low blood sugar.
Medicines like diclofenac, ibuprofen, water pill, enalapril, may affect your kidney functions if taken along with this medicine.
Glycomet Trio 2 tablet may alter the way anti-clot medicine works like phenprocoumon.

Storage and disposal of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

Store the medicine below 25°C.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Glycomet Trio 2/0.3mg Tablet 10’S

Overdose
Overdose of Glycomet Trio 2 tablets may cause hypoglycemia (excessively low blood sugar) and symptoms may include symptoms of low blood sugar like extreme weakness, confusion, tremors, fast heart rate, nausea, rapid breathing and fits.
You must immediately take sugar, if possible in the form of glucose.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose take it as soon as you remember it. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one. Taking double doses can be harmful as it can drop the glucose level drastically.