Glimseg-P1 Tablet SR

Short Description

Glimseg-P1 Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Glimseg-P1 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.

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.Take it with food

Glimseg-P1 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.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 which 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

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 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)