Grandpride M 2mg/500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Grandcure Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Grandpride M 2mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Grandpride M 2mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It is a combination of two 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.
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. Grandpride M 2mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Grandpride M 2mg/500mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
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 Take it as advised by your doctor Continue to exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Take your other diabetes medicines along with Grandpride M 2mg/500mg Tablet Tell 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 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)