GPM Tablet
Manufacturer
Beekay Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
GPM Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
GPM 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.
Directions for Use
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. GPM Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
GPM 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.
Quick Tips
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).
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Frequently asked questions
Can I drink alcohol while taking GPM Tablet?
No, alcohol should not be consumed while using GPM Tablet. Alcohol consumption may lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking GPM Tablet?
Before starting GPM Tablet, inform your doctor if you have heart failure, kidney problems, liver problems, or swelling in the back of your eye. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman, also inform your doctor. Be sure to tell them about all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you are taking.
Can the use of GPM Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of GPM tablet can contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because metformin in the medication interferes with vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach.
Can the use of GPM Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, GPM Tablet can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. This is more likely if you miss meals, drink alcohol, exercise excessively, or take other diabetes medications together with GPM tablet. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential. Carry a source of quick-acting sugar like candy or chocolate at all times.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of GPM Tablet?
Keep this medication in its original container, tightly sealed. Store it according to the instructions provided on the product label. Do not use expired medicine, and dispose of unused medication safely. Ensure no pets, children or other individuals consume the medication.
