Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Xemex Life Sciences |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is a combination of anti-diabetic drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, helping to control blood sugar levels. Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines:
What is Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?
Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet contains a combination of three medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Voglibose. This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It helps improve blood glucose levels in adults when taken with proper diet and exercise. Glimepiride reduces blood glucose by increasing insulin release from the pancreas. Metformin lowers glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that decreases postprandial (after meals) glucose levels. This combination is not indicated for Type 1 DM treatment.
What are the possible side effects of Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?
Possible side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), nausea, diarrhea, altered taste, flatulence, stomach pain, headache, skin rash and respiratory tract infection.
Are there any specific conditions in which Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet should not be taken?
Avoid using this medication if you are allergic to any component of it or have kidney disease (moderate to severe) or inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulcerations and underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?
No, this medication should not be taken with alcohol. It can lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Can the use of Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feelings of anxiety or shakiness. It's more likely if you miss meals, drink alcohol excessively, over-exercise, take other diabetes medications with it, or have delayed food intake. Regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet?
Store this medication in its original packaging, tightly sealed. Follow the instructions on the package or label. Dispose of unused medication properly. Make sure it is not accessible to pets, children, and other people.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Gembose 2mg/500mg/0.2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
