Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Milstein Pharma
Salt Composition
Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg 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. Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg 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. 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 Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet?
No, drinking alcohol while using Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is not recommended. Alcohol may lower blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). It can also increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
What should I inform the doctor before taking Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet?
Before taking Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have: * Congestive heart failure * Kidney problems * Liver problems * Swelling of the back of the eye. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a premenopausal woman. It's important to let your doctor know about any prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking.
Can Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet cause vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, prolonged use of Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet can lead to a deficiency in Vitamin B12. This is because the medication contains metformin, which inhibits vitamin B12 absorption from the stomach.
Can Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, a fast heartbeat, and feelings of anxiety or shakiness. This is more likely to occur when you miss meals, drink alcohol, exercise excessively, take other antidiabetic medications along with it, or delay taking your dose. Regular monitoring of blood sugar level is therefore important. Always carry some sugary items like a candy or chocolate bar with you.
What are the instructions for storing and disposing of Tysmet GP 2mg/500mg/15mg Tablet?
Store this medication in its original container, tightly sealed. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging label. Do not use expired medicine. If unused, dispose of it safely to prevent contamination by pets, children, and others.
