Piopod Gm1 Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to metformin, pioglitazone, glimepiride, or any other ingredient of Piopod Gm Tablet.
• If you have class III or IV heart failure.
• 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 due to lack oxygen supply.
• If you are an alcoholic.

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• Eye disorders
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Fractures
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Headache
• Muscle pain

How Does It Work?

• 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 production of sugar by the liver.
• Pioglitazone acts by improving the sensitivity of liver (hepatic) and peripheral (muscle) tissue to insulin
• All 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).

• Piopod Gm Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a 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 with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Piopod Gm Tablet works or Piopod Gm itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are on other blood sugar medicine, heart medicine, blood pressure medicine, antibiotics, painkillers, medicine used to treat brain related disorder, blood thinners, antacids, or immu...

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• Store Piopod Gm Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
• Protect it from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Overdose

• Overdose of Piopod Gm Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels), nausea, vomiting, lactic acidosis (excessive lactic acid build-up), headache, 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 if you have taken too much of this medicine.

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 have missed any dose of this 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 dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.