Glycomet Gp 3/850mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to metformin, glimepiride or any of the ingredients of Glycomet Gp Tablet.
• If you are pregnant or 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, a recent incidence of heart attack and shock.
• If you are an alcoholic.

• Weight gain
• Low blood sugar levels
• Headache
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• High blood pressure
• Irregular heart rhythm

How Does It Work?

• This combination is known to control blood sugar to a greater extent than metformin or glimepiride alone. Glimiperide lowers the blood sugar level increasing release of insulin hormone from the pancre...

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• Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells.
• Metformin decreases the absorption in the intestine and 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).

• Glycomet Gp Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• It should be consumed as a whole without chewing or crushing, with a sufficient amount of water and food.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way the Glycomet Gp Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the physician regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• You may suffer from 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, ...

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• 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 t...

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• Medicines like anti-allergic (ranitidine), clonidine, reserpine and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like atenolol alter the way the Glycomet Gp Tablet works and may block the body's respon...

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• Medicines like Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Water pill, Enalapril may affect kidney functions if taken along with the medicine.
• Medicines used to treat thyroid affect the way the medicine works.

• Store Glycomet Gp Tablet at room temperature in a dry place protected from moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

Overdose

• Overdose of Glycomet Gp Tablet 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, a fruity smell from breath, etc.
• If you missed any dose of Glycomet Gp Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it.
• 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.