Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sovia Altis |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet 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.
Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet 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 Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet?
No, drinking alcohol while using Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is not recommended. Alcohol may lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform my doctor before taking Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet?
Before taking Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet, 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, disclose any existing prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you may be taking.
Can the use of Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet lead to vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes. The use of Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency due to the presence of metformin in the medication. Long-term use can also interfere with vitamin B12 absorption from the stomach.
Can the use of Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms include nausea, headaches, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. This may occur more often if you miss meals, drink alcohol, over-exercise, take other antidiabetic medications simultaneously, or have a delayed mealtime. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential. Always carry some sugary items like candy or chocolate with you in case of emergency.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly closed. Refer to the packaging or label for specific storage directions. Dispose of unused medication appropriately, ensuring it is not consumed by pets, children, or other individuals.
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. Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet 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).
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg 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
Sovimet PGL 2mg/500mg/15mg 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.
