Glucoryl-MP2 Tablet SR is a triple-combination antidiabetic medication used to manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adults when diet, exercise, and single or dual therapy fail to control blood sugar levels effectively.
Key Features:
✔ Combination of:
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Glimepiride (Sulfonylurea) – Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas.
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Metformin (Biguanide) – Reduces liver glucose production & improves insulin sensitivity.
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Pioglitazone (Thiazolidinedione) – Enhances insulin action in muscles and fat tissues.
✔ Benefits:
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Helps lower and stabilize blood sugar levels.
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Reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications (kidney damage, nerve problems, vision loss).
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Improves insulin utilization in the body.
✔ Dosage & Administration:
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Take once or twice daily with meals to avoid stomach upset.
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Swallow whole—do not crush, chew, or break.
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Missed dose? Take ASAP, but skip if close to the next dose. Never double dose.
Side Effects:
⚠ Common:
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar – shakiness, sweating, dizziness)
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Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain
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Headache, weakness
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Respiratory infections
⚠ Serious (seek medical help if persistent):
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Severe hypoglycemia
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Lactic acidosis (rare, linked to metformin)
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Bladder cancer risk (with long-term pioglitazone use)
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Bone fractures (especially in women)
Safety Warnings:
🚫 Avoid Alcohol – Increases hypoglycemia & lactic acidosis risk.
⚠ Kidney/Liver Issues – Use with caution; not recommended in severe cases.
🤰 Pregnancy/Breastfeeding – Unsafe; consult a doctor.
🚗 Driving Alert – Low/high blood sugar can impair focus; avoid driving if symptoms occur.
Who Should Avoid It?
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Patients with severe kidney/liver disease.
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Those with heart failure, bladder cancer, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Pregnant/nursing women (risk to baby).
Final Advice:
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Monitor blood sugar regularly.
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Follow diet & exercise plans.
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Report unusual symptoms (e.g., muscle pain, breathing difficulty, frequent infections).
Always consult your doctor before starting or stopping this medication to ensure safe and effective diabetes management.
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