GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR

Short Description

GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

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. GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. It may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR.

Breastfeeding Warning

GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR 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.

GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. 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.

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. You should continue to exercise regularly eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting and stomach pain as GM 2mg/500mg Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.