Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR
strip of 10.0 tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Skyways Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar levels.
Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin, and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
No, drinking alcohol while using Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is not safe. Alcohol can lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
Before taking Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems, or swelling of the back of the eye. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Also, let your doctor know about any prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking.
Can the use of Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR lead to vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because it contains metformin, which interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Can the use of Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. Hypoglycemia is more likely to occur if you miss meals, drink alcohol, over-exercise, take other antidiabetic medications, or delay your meal timing.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
Store Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR in its original container, tightly closed. Follow the storage instructions mentioned on the packaging label. Do not use expired medicine and dispose of unused medication according to local guidelines. Ensure that pets, children, and other people do not access the medication.
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. Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- 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).
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR.
Breastfeed
Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Gluway MP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR 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.
