Tridart 2mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Anthem Biopharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Tridart 2mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Tridart 2mg 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.
Tridart 2mg 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 Tridart 2mg Tablet?
It's essential to avoid consuming alcohol while using Tridart 2mg Tablet. Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform my doctor before taking Tridart 2mg Tablet?
Before starting Tridart 2mg Tablet, inform your doctor about any underlying medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, kidney problems, liver issues, or swelling of the back of the eye. Additionally, let them know if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. Also, disclose any prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you're currently taking.
Can the use of Tridart 2mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Tridart 2mg Tablet can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach, potentially leading to a deficiency.
Can the use of Tridart 2mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Using Tridart 2mg Tablet may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Be aware of symptoms like nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. Regular monitoring of your blood sugar level is crucial. It's also essential to carry a sugary item with you, especially when exercising or taking other antidiabetic medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tridart 2mg Tablet?
Store Tridart 2mg Tablet in its original container, tightly closed. Dispose of unused medication according to the packaging instructions or consult a pharmacist for guidance. Ensure 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. Tridart 2mg 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 Tridart 2mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Tridart 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
Tridart 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.
