Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR
strip of 10.0 tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Dr Kumars Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Uzimet GP 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.
Uzimet GP 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 Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while using Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR. Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
Before taking Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any of the following: - Congestive heart failure - Kidney problems - Liver problems - Swelling of the back of the eye. - If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. - Are taking any prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Can the use of Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR can cause vitamin B12 deficiency due to the presence of metformin in its composition. It interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 from the stomach.
Can the use of Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, the use of Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feelings of anxiety or shakiness. This is more likely to occur when missing meals, drinking alcohol, over-exercising, taking other antidiabetic medicines in conjunction with it, or delaying the administration of medication.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly closed. Store according to the instructions on the label or package. Do not reuse the medicine if it is expired. Ensure that it is not consumed by 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. Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- 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 Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR.
Breastfeed
Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy
Uzimet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
