Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER
strip of 10.0 tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Glimepiride (1mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Voglibose (0.2mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines:
What is Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER?
Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is a combination medication containing glimepiride, metformin, and voglibose. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in adults, in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Glimepiride increases insulin release from the pancreas, metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, and voglibose lowers postprandial glucose levels. This medication is not suitable for treating type 1 DM.
What are the possible side effects of Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER?
Common side effects of Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), nausea, diarrhea, altered taste, flatulence, stomach pain, headache, skin rash, and respiratory tract infection. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Are there any specific conditions in which Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER should not be taken?
Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to its components or excipients, moderate to severe kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulcerations, and underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Consult your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you have any of these conditions.
Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER. This combination may increase the risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Can the use of Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. This is more likely to occur if you miss or delay meals, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medications. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels and keep glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice with you to manage hypoglycemia.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER?
Store Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER in its original packaging, tightly closed. Follow the storage instructions provided on the packaging or label. Dispose of unused medication properly, 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. Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is to be taken empty stomach.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines
- alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- 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 Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER.
Breastfeed
Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Xmet-Trio 500/0.2/1 Tablet ER 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.
