Timer P2 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Times Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Timer P2 Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Timer P2 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.
Timer P2 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. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which further increases insulin sensitivity.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Timer P2 Tablet?
No, it is not safe to consume alcohol while using Timer P2 Tablet. Alcohol consumption may lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Timer P2 Tablet?
Before taking Timer P2 Tablet, notify your healthcare provider if you have congestive heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems, or swelling of the back of the eye. Inform them if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Additionally, inform the doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking.
Can the use of Timer P2 Tablet lead to vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, using Timer P2 Tablet can increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to its metformin content. Long-term usage interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Can the use of Timer P2 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, using Timer P2 Tablet can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety or shakiness. This is more likely if you miss meals, drink alcohol, exercise excessively, or take other antidiabetic medication simultaneously. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential. Always carry a supply of sugary items like candies or chocolate with you.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Timer P2 Tablet?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly sealed. Follow the instructions on the product label for storage. If unused medication remains, do not dispose of it through regular waste streams. Ensure that it is inaccessible to pets, children, and 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. Timer P2 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).
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Timer P2 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Timer P2 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
Timer P2 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.
