Glycomet GP 0.5 Tablet

Composition

Glimepiride (0.5mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Uses of Glycomet GP 0.5 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet and exercise alone are not enough; helps control high blood sugar

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• •Improves insulin secretion and sensitivity
• •Helps reduce diabetes-related complications with long-term control
• •Convenient combination therapy
• •May help improve HbA1c when monotherapy is inadequate

How it works

Glimepiride (a sulfonylurea) increases insulin release from the pancreas. Metformin (a biguanide) reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose levels.

Directions for use

Oral tablet; take exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily with food (often with breakfast) to reduce stomach upset and risk of low sugar. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew if it is SR/ER.

Side effects

Common side effects of Glycomet GP 0.5 Tablet may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •loss of appetite